Forest Insect & Disease Newsletter

In this issue:

Forest tent caterpillar: The Whole Enchilada

• Predictions for 2013
• FTC and our late spring
• FTC wedding and vacation planner
• Forest tent caterpillars:  The basics
• An ecosystem perspective on FTC outbreaks
• How to develop your own, local FTC prediction
• Homeowner tip sheet
• Frequently asked questions
• How forest tent caterpillar populations build outbreaks

Enough is More Than Enough

• Bark beetles and blow-down pines

Feature Article

• Tackling the black ash challenge

Forest tent caterpillars feeding on Aspen leaves.

Wet black ash forest.