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What is taking over my persimmon tree? #874196

Asked June 22, 2024, 2:47 PM EDT

Please let me know how to get rid of it safely without hurting the tree (or good bugs, birds, etc).

Orange County North Carolina

Expert Response

This is called tent caterpillars. If you tear the tents open, the birds will feed on them.

The caterpillars will feed on the leaves if you don’t control them.

I hope this helps. Replied June 24, 2024, 6:32 PM EDT

This is called tent caterpillars. If you tear the tents open, the birds will feed on them.

The caterpillars will feed on the leaves if you don’t control them.

https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/eastern-tent-caterpillar

I hope this helps. Replied June 24, 2024, 6:36 PM EDT

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