Buckmoth Caterpillars
- Buckmoths lay their eggs in trees. When their eggs hatch, they begin migrating down the trunk and onto the ground.
- Call Parkway Partners as soon as you see that the caterpillars have hatched so we can get your tree sprayed as soon as possible, and before the caterpillars migrate down the trunk.
- Wrapping your tree’s trunk in tin foil will not alleviate the problem of Buckmoth Caterpillars.
- Talk to your immediate neighbors about a coordinated effort of spraying for the caterpillars. We will give you a better price when 10 or more trees are sprayed at one time.
- A Buckmoth Caterpillar sting can be very serious to anyone allergic to insect venom; people who are highly allergic should seek immediate medical attention if stung by a caterpillar.
Resources
2012 LSU AgCenter article on Buckmoth Caterpillars
