Spring/Summer 2009 Update:

Parts of Massachusetts are currently experiencing heavy infestations of winter moth. It appears the southeastern portions of the state are particularly impacted.

Please visit the following website for additional information on defoliator caterpillars.

Trevor Battle

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Page Photo from USDA Forest Service	Forest Tent Caterpillar Page Photo from USDA Forest Service
Gypsy Moth Page Photo from USDA Forest Service	Winter Moth Page Photo from Dept. of Conservation & Recreation

Caterpillar Contacts:

Robert D. Childs, Entomologist, Umass Extension Landscape, Nursery, and Urban Forestry Program, Amherst

Phone: (413) 545-1053 e-mail: rchilds@psis.umass.edu

Deborah C. Swanson, Plymouth County Extension and Umass Extension Landscape, Nursery, and Urban Forestry Program

Phone: (781) 293-3541

Charles M. Burnham, Program Supervisor, Forest Health Program, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation

Phone: (413) 256-1601 e-mail: charlie.burnham@state.ma.us