Caterpillars

• Gypsy moth caterpillars wreaking havoc on Kingston area forests

  Gypsy moth caterpillars have made their way to the Kingston region and are decimating forested areas. Experts say they're pesky but there are things you can minimize their impact.

  Canada

  Jun 18, 2021
  
• Winnipeg set to begin spraying for nuisance caterpillars

  Beginning Sunday evening, crews are scheduled to spray in areas along Regent Avenue, such as East Elmwood and Victoria West, but rain or wind could put those plans on hold.

  Environment

  May 20, 2021
  
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• Not a bad year for gypsy moth caterpillars in Guelph but city is monitoring

  The City of Guelph says it is monitoring the population of gypsy moth caterpillars and will consider taking action in the future if it increases.

  Environment

  Jul 10, 2020
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• Manitoba butterfly fan thrilled at appearance of caterpillars after years without

  A Manitoba woman who has been raising and releasing monarch butterflies for almost two decades said she'd almost given up until a 'miracle' this year led to dozens of caterpillars suddenly appearing.

  Environment

  Jul 11, 2019
• Some central Alberta communities grappling with caterpillar infestation

  Some communities north of Edmonton have found themselves to be infested with tent caterpillars.

  Environment

  May 28, 2018
• Mosquitoes, cankerworms and caterpillars: What to expect this summer

  Fewer mosquitoes but more cankerworms and caterpillars?

  Environment

  May 15, 2018
• Explosion of caterpillars infesting parts of Winnipeg

  There have been several waves of caterpillar outbreaks throughout the summer in Winnipeg this year.

  Environment

  Aug 26, 2017
• Fake bug study makes discovery about species around the world

  University of Alberta researchers participated in a unique international study using fake caterpillars.

  Environment

  May 22, 2017
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• Forest tent caterpillar spraying to begin Sunday

  The warmer weather has arrived, which means it's time for the city's annual forest tent caterpillar control program to begin.

  May 14, 2017
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• Tent Caterpillars move into popular Saskatchewan Park next to Manitoba border

  Tent caterpillars are making their mark in camping sites on the Saskatchewan/MB border

  Environment

  Jun 6, 2016