Forest Tent Caterpillars Are Back, But It Will Get Worse

David Drew — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 04:22:54 +0000

I've seen pictures of these pests that my friends post on Facebook and the DNR confirms that Forest Tent Caterpillars, or 'Army Worms' are making themselves known again this year. But, according to a story from the Minneapolis-Star Tribune , this is just a setup for what is expected to be a major outbreak in a few years. They set a record in 2002-03, clearing 7.5 million acres of hardwood trees of their leaves in central and northern Minnesota.

Armyworms Seen In The Northland; Save Your Trees

Cathy Kates — Mon, 30 May 2011 03:28:30 +0000

On the way to the campground this week-end we commented on how big the leaves of the trees were, not knowing we should enjoy them while we have them! ARMY WORMS!!! When we camp at Grand Casino Hinckley we always run the back country roads. It reminds me of the back roads in Wrenshall. While running we experience beautiful forestry and quaint farms where locals work hard growing crops and raising cattle (which sometimes makes it difficult to breathe when running...."dairy air")...but we weren't prepared to see what we saw. We should have been, it IS that time of year.

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Forest Tent Caterpillars Are Back, But It Will Get Worse

Armyworms Seen In The Northland; Save Your Trees