They are not obvious until we see the first creepy, crawly tents high up in the trees. After that, we begin to see them everywhere. These wriggly balls are Western Tent Caterpillars. About every 7 years, they show up at population levels that threaten our trees. Tent Caterpillars only attack broadleaf trees and shrubs. If you see […]
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Carpenter Ants build two types of nests: parent and satellite colonies. Parent colonies consist of a queen and workers ants. Satellite colonies consist of thousands of workers. Satellite colonies are typically located within 30 feet from the parent nest. There could be many satellites associated with one parent. If treated quickly, Carpenter Ants are seldom responsible for serious structural […]
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