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They’re back!! Gypsy moths invade hazelnuts (and lots of other things)

I’ve had quite a few questions about little black caterpillars on hazelnuts this week. These guys are gypsy moth caterpillars, which were quite a problem in many Ontario hazelnut orchards last summer. Gypsy moths overwinter as egg masses on tree … Continue reading

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