Name: Why influx of tent caterpillars in Anacortes is not currently cause for concern
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Why influx of tent caterpillars in Anacortes is not currently cause for concern

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An influx of tent caterpillars in Anacortes may make for a shocking sight, but experts say it's not a cause for concern. Though some people still might want to take action. Washington State University Endowed Professor Todd Murray told KING 5 the caterpillars have already finished much of their feeding, so the effects of tree defoliation are "most striking right now." The effects on the trees, he said, are temporary. There's still plenty of season left to grow. Read more: https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/tent-caterpillars-anacortes-not-concerning/281-a20e7042-d4b0-43c6-b650-d242d5665787

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