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Tentworms on Weeping Cherry: Spray Spinosad on Leaves and Trunk

How to stop worms crawling up cherry tree trunk.

Best Control: Spinosad

Spray Spinosad (organic) on leaves around tents (worms don't feed inside webs) and on trunk to stop climbing and prevent borers. Kills feeders fast, safe for beneficials.

Don't spray into webs—ineffective.

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