What is Spruce Budworm?
Spruce budworm is a native insect that is considered by many as the most serious pest affecting the forests of eastern Canada. Every 30-40 years populations of spruce budworm increase resulting in an outbreak or epidemic. Such an outbreak is currently occurring in Quebec and populations are beginning to rise in New Brunswick and the rest of Atlantic Canada.
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