How oak trees outwit their predators

Spring in the forest: Many insects, particularly caterpillars, hatch just when the trees' nutrient-rich leaves are still ...
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Oak trees use delaying tactics to thwart hungry caterpillars

An infestation of caterpillars can make an oak tree postpone when it opens its leaves next year by three days, wrong-footing ...
Florida Today

Spring's on its way: Make sure broadleaf herbicides aren't damaging your trees

Spring should be here soon, so pay attention to the weather if you have a lawn service that applies broadleaf herbicides. If you have mature trees (especially oaks) and the weather this spring starts ...
NOLA.com

To spray or not to spray? Dan Gill has the guidelines on controlling stinging caterpillars.

Buck moth caterpillars (Hemileuca maia) are commonly seen on and around oaks in southeast Louisiana in spring. It is important to be aware of this because buck moth caterpillars can deliver painful ...