Beware! Buck Moths are Flying and that
means the voracious leaf-eating
caterpillars will again invade our majestic
live oaks at their most vulnerable moment.
The caterpillars feast on tender young
leaves the oaks sprout in late March. And
they have a very nasty sting.
The best defense against the caterpillars
is a good offense. Parkway Partners
invites citizens to help us preserve our
city's valuable trees on public property by
purchasing buck moth spraying,
fertilization or termite treatment
services at a discounted price.
New Orleans' oaks are still stressed from
storm damage, flooding and drought and
require extra TLC for at least the next five
years, a make or break it period for many
stately, historic trees.
Buck moth caterpillar spraying must be
done in March, when the larvae hatch.
Fertilization and termite treatment services
are offered year round.
Save Our Trees is offered by Parkway
Partners in collaboration with the city of
New Orleans Department of Parks and
Parkways.
For more information about Save Our Trees or to sign up online . . .
