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corgimom Pontotoc, MS(Zone 7b) Apr 10, 2007

I think this must be some type of tent caterpillar but I haven't seen the tents ! They are on EVERYTHING,especially my roses !!! Are they harmful????

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claypa West Pottsgrove, PA(Zone 6b) Apr 10, 2007

Take a look a the Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth, Malacosoma disstria

http://davesgarden.com/bf/go/677/

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claypa West Pottsgrove, PA(Zone 6b) Apr 10, 2007

I'm reading that they prefer trees but will eat ornamental shrubs and vegetables. The Bt sprays will kill them, and definitely remove as many larvae as you can, and any webs you see.

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Apr 11, 2007

i get them here this time of year too. they seem to be everywhere for a short time. i recently read that molasses and water sprayed on the plants will repel any caterpillar. apparently they hate the taste. i've always used Bt and haven't tried this yet, but you may want to just to see what happens.

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