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What are the bags of caterpillars that form in the crotch of branches on my cherry tree?

April 26, 2017bags branches caterpillars Cherry crotch form tree

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What are the bags of caterpillars that form in the crotch of branches on my cherry tree?

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The Eastern Tent Caterpillar is one of our earliest insect pests, hatching in early April. The caterpillars eat the foliage of cherry and plum trees while building ugly, web-like nests. They can easily be controlled with Thuricide, a biological insecticide. Spray the foliage of the tree and the caterpillars will ingest the thuricide (always follow label directions). See our staff for guidance.