Insect Pests of Spruce - Spruce budworm

The spruce budworm caterpillar is most likely to be found in the Northern third of Minnesota.

Spruce budworm defoliation. Note that the foliage is tied with silk threads.

Management of Spruce budworm

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 Photos courtesy of
U.S. Forest Service,
Forest Health Protection Unit
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Last Revised: December 7, 1998
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