Pine Trees
Question:
One of our Pine Trees is infested with caterpillars. How to we treat and will the tree survive.
Answer:
I'm sorry to hear about your Pine Tree but it will survive. The best way to deal with caterpillars is to pick them off one by one and dispose of them. You should also look for small clusters of eggs on the underside of leaves; rub these off to stop them from hatching. Another natural control for caterpillars is an organism called Bacillus thuringiensis, which destroys the caterpillar from the inside. If this solution isn't practical, and you don't mind using chemicals, there are pesticides available to most DIY Stores and Garden Centres which will do the job.
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