Title

Cankerworms in North Dakota

(E999, Revised March 2020)
Summary

Cankerworms appear in small numbers every year, feeding on tree leaves and buds. Cankerworm outbreaks can cause severe damage, so knowing their tree hosts, the life cycle of fall and spring cankerworms and pest management can help detect and manage them.

Lead Author
Lead Author:
Janet Knodel, NDSU Extension Entomologist
Other Authors

Lezlee Johnson, Forestry and Fire Management Team Leader, North Dakota Forest Service; James Walker, Assistant Curator, University of Minnesota; Joe Zeleznik, NDSU Extension Forester

Availability
Availability:
Available in print from the NDSU Distribution Center.

Contact your county NDSU Extension office to request a printed copy.
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