Tent Caterpillars
Spring pest
About Tent Caterpillars
In early spring across Middle Tennessee, including Columbia and Franklin, tent caterpillars create noticeable silk tents in the branches of hardwood trees like oaks and cherries. These larvae feed on leaves, causing defoliation that weakens trees if infestations are severe. Prompt management can protect your landscape from long-term damage and maintain tree health.
Tent Caterpillars (Spring pest) is a landscape pest commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Landscape Pests identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Tent Caterpillars regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Tent Caterpillars
- Scientific Name
- Spring pest
- Category
- Landscape Pest
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
