1. Tent Caterpillars
Tent Caterpillars and Their Effects on the Forests in Canada The tent caterpillars population has been slowly increasing over the last 5-10 years. ... Pesticides may even cause the extinction of other animals in the process of trying to reduce the population of just one species. ... There are outbreaks of the population doubling the population of the insects for mover 2 years at a time. ... Dealing with high populations can be very frustrating. ... If practical, handpick all the egg masses off the trees to reduce the tent caterpillars population. ...
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- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School