--- title: Give Your Trees Re-Leaf from Winter Moth Caterpillars description: Winter moth caterpillars are on their way, and they're hungry. Don't let them make a meal of your trees - call Burgess Pest for tree-tment. image: https://blog.burgesspest.com/hubfs/WINTER%20MOTH%20DAMAGE.jpeg --- [![Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Burgress_Oct2018/Images/Blog/Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png?width=468&name=Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png "Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png")](https://www.burgesspest.com) 508-587-4309  |    [Customer Login ](http://login.burgesspest.com/) - - - - - Residential - [Pad Protection Plans](https://www.burgesspest.com/pad-protection-plans/) - [Ant Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-ant-control/) - [Tick & Mosquito Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tick-mosquito-control/) - [Rodent Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-rodent-control/) - [Bee Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-bee-control/) - [Insulation Cleanouts](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-insulation-cleanouts/) - [TAP® Insulation](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tap-insulation-installer/) - [Wildlife Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-wildlife-control/) - [Schedule an Inspection](https://www.burgesspest.com/schedule-an-inspection/) - Commercial - [Partnering with Burgess](https://www.burgesspest.com/partnering-with-burgess/) - [3-Part Plan](https://www.burgesspest.com/inspect-detect-correct/) - [A Higher Standard](https://www.burgesspest.com/higher-standard/) - [Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/services/) - [Disinfectant Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/disinfectant-services/) - [Sanitation Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/trash-chute-elevator-pit-cleaning/) - [Pest Management for Food Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/food-services-pest-management/) - [Pest Management for Warehousing & Distribution](https://www.burgesspest.com/warehouse-distribution-pest-management/) - [Our Guarantee](https://www.burgesspest.com/our-guarantee/) - [Pest Management for Healthcare](https://www.burgesspest.com/healthcare-pest-management/) - Termites - [Termite Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-termite-control/) - [The Sentricon System](https://www.burgesspest.com/the-sentricon-system/) - [Schedule an Inspection](https://www.burgesspest.com/schedule-a-termite-inspection/) - Bed Bugs - [Identifying Bed Bugs](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-bed-bug-control/) - [Heat Treatments](https://www.burgesspest.com/bed-bug-heat-treatments-in-massachusetts/) - [Let’s Talk!](https://www.burgesspest.com/lets-talk-bugs/) - Resources - [Our Blog](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog) - [Video Library](https://www.burgesspest.com/video-library/) - [SDS](https://www.burgesspest.com/sds/) - [Consumer Bulletins](https://www.burgesspest.com/consumer-bulletins/) - Company - [Our Story](https://www.burgesspest.com/our-story/) - [Careers at Burgess](https://www.burgesspest.com/careers-at-burgess/) - [Service Areas](https://www.burgesspest.com/service-areas/) - [Customer Reviews](https://www.burgesspest.com/customer-reviews/) # Our Blog # Give Your Trees Re-Leaf from Winter Moth Caterpillars By [Admin](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/author/admin)| Apr 7, 2021 10:00:00 AM |[0 Comments](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/releaf-from-winter-moth-caterpillars#comments-listing) # Winter moth caterpillars in Massachusetts will be emerging soon, and they're going to be hungry. These caterpillars can do serious damage to Massachusetts trees, including oak, maple, and many others. If your trees are looking sad, winter moth caterpillars could be to blame. ![Winter Moth Caterpillars](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2021%20EBLAST%20IMAGES/2021%20TREE%20SPRAYS.png?width=2708&name=2021%20TREE%20SPRAYS.png) Winter moths are non-native to Massachusetts and were first seen here in 2003. Originally introduced to North America from Europe in the 1930’s, winter moths migrated from eastern Canada to the west, and eventually to Washington state and Oregon. Until they were identified here in Massachusetts, they were not found in any other state. Female adult winter moths are virtually wingless and cannot fly. The males have full wings and are usually the moths you see gathering around outdoor lights. Males will also crowd in groups around a female that is releasing mating pheromones. The female adult winter moth will lay between 150 and 350 eggs on or under tree bark and lichen. The adult moths die off, and the eggs will overwinter until temperatures are right for hatching. Newly hatched caterpillars climb up the tree and feed on buds, damaging leaves even before they fully open. Caterpillar damage can put stress on trees and leave them vulnerable to further damage, and in cases of heavy infestation, can kill branches or entire trees. This isn't just a problem of aesthetics; weak, damaged, or dead trees can cause property damage. Stop caterpillars from snacking on your trees and call Burgess Pest for a free estimate for *tree*-tment (sorry). **There is a very narrow window of time in which these treatments can be effectively performed, so it is important to contact us as soon as possible.** Your trees will thank you.   [![Let's Talk!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/460754/b3c2163e-e463-4899-ab47-136a39b92bfd.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/460754/b3c2163e-e463-4899-ab47-136a39b92bfd) Topics: [caterpillars](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/topic/caterpillars), [massachusetts pest control](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/topic/massachusetts-pest-control), [pest control](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/topic/pest-control), [tall tree sprays](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/topic/tall-tree-sprays), [massachusetts tree care](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/topic/massachusetts-tree-care), [moths](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/topic/moths)  Thanks for visiting today! ### Have a Pest Problem?   [![New Call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/460754/cb31fb6d-9c1e-4916-b4b7-a37bbc4590a1.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/460754/cb31fb6d-9c1e-4916-b4b7-a37bbc4590a1) ### Get the latest in your inbox ### Recent Posts ##### Residential Pest Control - [Pad Protection Plans](https://www.burgesspest.com/pad-protection-plans/) - [Ant Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-ant-control/) - [Tick & Mosquito Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tick-mosquito-control/) - [Rodent Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-rodent-control/) - [Bee Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-bee-control/) - [Insulation Cleanouts](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-insulation-cleanouts/) - [TAP® Insulation](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tap-insulation-installer/) - [Massachusetts Wildlife Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-wildlife-control/) - [Schedule an Inspection](https://www.burgesspest.com/schedule-an-inspection/) ##### COMPANY - [Our Story](https://www.burgesspest.com/our-story/) - [Careers at Burgess](https://www.burgesspest.com/careers-at-burgess/) - [Service Areas](https://www.burgesspest.com/service-areas/) - [Customer Reviews](https://www.burgesspest.com/customer-reviews/) ##### Contact Us [508-587-4309](tel:508-587-4309) [email](mailto:info@burgesspest.com) - - - - ### SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BLOG: © 2022 Burgess Pest Management. 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