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Forest Insect and Disease Newsletter

Forest Insect and Disease Newsletter header

May 2013


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

enchilada clip art

Forest tent caterpillars feeding on Aspen leaves.


Wet back ash forest

Wet black ash forest.




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