'Tis the season for caterpillar overreaction. Before we get to the protagonist of this column, a quick note on caterpillar abundance. Suffice to say, caterpillars are everywhere. Caterpillars are the ...

Eastern tent caterpillars are a native species that create noticeable silken nests in trees, primarily black cherry trees. While they may cause temporary defoliation, they do not kill trees and serve ...