Maine Forest Service Releases 2018 SBW Update
The Maine Forest Service, cooperators within and outside the state, and Canadian provinces are... Read More ›
Budworm Basics
The eastern spruce budworm is believed to be the most damaging forest insect in Maine and North America. Outbreaks of the insect that kills balsam fir and spruce trees occur every 30 to 60 years. Severe defoliation already has occurred in southern Quebec; we expect to see outbreak populations of SBW in Maine beginning within the next 3 years. Learn More ›
Who We Are
The SBW Task Force is a joint effort of the Maine Forest Service, Maine Forest Products Council, and University of Maine's Cooperative Forestry Research Unit along with leading experts on the SBW. About Us ›
FAQs
- How can I tell if I have a spruce budworm infestation? Read answer ›
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- Will the budworm attack my landscape trees? Read answer ›