Large Aspen Tortix Control

If you find out that you have a family of large aspen tortix in your local area, you will want to look at control measures. Before you start damage control, you’ll want to consider the size of the population. You may find that nature takes control of management.
Chemical Control Is Advised Against
Many parts of the world with large aspen tortix will encourage no chemical control. This is because the larvae and moths aren’t the only ones affected by the chemicals. You’ll also have an adverse effect on nature’s predators and parasites.
Creating a ground for the predators to forage will help you naturally remove the pest problem. Even if you’re not in an area with predators, Mother Nature has multiple ways to manage the population of the pests to protect the trees in the local area.
Natural Predators and Diseases
Wasps, ants, and ground beetles will help to control the population size of the caterpillars. They feed on the larvae when they’re young. If they don’t manage to capture the young and the eggs, then birds will swoop down for the caterpillars. Some naturally occurring fungi within trees will also manage the control naturally. These are usually non-harmful to the actual trees where the large aspen tortix have made their home. If you’re in an area of high wind and rain, the caterpillars’ eggs may be dislodged from the leaves. Other tent caterpillars can also create some competition for the nutrients, causing the pests to die out.
If the infestation gets out of hand, a biological insecticide may be required. Talk to a local company to discuss your needs for this and how it will affect other creatures in your garden. Make sure you get a registered insecticide to make sure it is effective against the pests.