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Sawfly infestation #870465

Asked May 28, 2024, 3:50 PM EDT

I found a ton on my pine trees and wasn’t sure if I should contact anyone regarding this.

Sherburne County Minnesota

Expert Response

Hi Valerie,

Oh yuck !

https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/assistance/backyard/treecare/forest_health/spruce-budworm-fact-sheet.pdf

https://extension.umn.edu/forest-pests-and-diseases/eastern-spruce-budworm#:~:text=The%20eastern%20spruce%20budworm%20(Choristoneura,and%20spruce%20annually%20in%20Minnesota.

As far as I know there is no need to report these at this time. You could contact your Sherburne county Master Gardeners to see if they are hearing much about them locally.

Sally Granath

St. Louis County MG

An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 30, 2024, 9:31 PM EDT

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