New York State Team
The historic infestation of gypsy moth caterpillars has now spread across large swaths of the Finger Lakes and North Country regions of New York, munching leaves and leaving behind countless acres of unseasonably barren trees.
The outbreak of millions of fuzzy two-inch invasive insects has wreaked havoc in parts of upstate, raining down feces on hikers and endangering the tourist season as property owners fret over long-term damage to trees.
But there may be reason for hope: The tree damage, in most cases, will be short-lived. The oaks, maples and other broad-leaf species of trees currently on the caterpillars’ menu are expected to regrow leaves over the summer months, experts said, though the maple syrup haul could be diminished.
Gypsy moths are ravaging upstate NY Will trees survive? What to know
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