Tent caterpillars

[Ogemaone]

Hey guys,


One of my apple trees has tent caterpillars, what do I use to kill and treat them?

 

[j-bird]

It was recommended here to use a product called "Seven" when I had the same issues - seemed to have worked.

 

[Freeborn]

Many of the Bonide products work well and are easier to find then Seven.

 

[bueller]

or if you are in a quick pinch and don't have access to those specific sprays, a can of bee/wasp spray works

 

[Ogemaone]

Found some Sevin and used that. Thanks guys

 

[aerospacefarmer]

Found some Sevin and used that. Thanks guys

That should smoke them but check back to be sure in a few days because if some were in the cocoon then they could have survived. they are very voracious eaters

 

[Ogemaone]

thats what I did, looks good now, I'll check them again tomorrow

 

[chummer]

My FIL uses a blow torch.

 

[wiscwhip]

My dad did the same! lol If he couldn't reach them, that's where the shotguns came in.