BANGOR DAILY NEWS • August 14, 2024
Few things unite Mainers like browntail moth caterpillars. It’s difficult to find a resident or visitor to the state who does not support the eradication of the toxic hair-shedding larvae after last summer’s massive outbreak.That development has complicated life for the Eastern tent caterpillar that’s nesting in trees this time of year. While some people have no issues if the tent caterpillars are collateral damage in the fight against browntail nests, others view the tent caterpillars as innocent victims in the ongoing browntail control efforts.