Fall cankerworms are again poised to make their annual appearance in Charlotte, forming a chow-line for area hardwood trees. The females lay their eggs on branches and twigs where caterpillars hatch ...

Laurie Reid Dukes, Charlotte's city arborist, spreads sticky insect barrier on tree band meant to catch cankerworms in Elmwood Cemetery on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. If you're new to Charlotte, let's ...