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Forest Tent Caterpillar

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Recalling a 1940 Forest Tent Caterpillar outbreak in Saskatchewan

In the spring of 1940 the countryside around Invermay, Saskatchewan, had an historic Forest Tent Caterpillar infestation.  I was 11 years old and have very clear memories of that time.  By the end of May the leaves in all the trees, almost all white poplar (aspen), and all bushes had Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 6 years ago
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Tent caterpillar outbreak in Bon Echo Provincial Park area

The tent caterpillar activity is quite evident in the Millbrook area this year, but at our summer home near Bon Echo Provincial Park, the damage done by Forest Tent Caterpillars is devastating. In many areas up to 80% of the canopy on elms and maples has been devoured. Ralph & Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 6 yearsJune 24, 2017 ago
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