Includes
Douglas-fir tussock moth (Orgyia pseudotsugata)
Rusty tussock moth (Orgyia antiqua nova)
Pest description and crop damage Caterpillars with tufts (tussocks) of hair. Larvae may be found in large numbers under webbing on branches.
Management-chemical control
Apply to control young larvae when present and feeding.
- Chromobacterium subtsugae (Grandevo)-OMRI-listed for organic use.
- spinosad (Blackhawk, Conserve, Entrust and others) (Group 5)-Some formulations are OMRI-listed for organic production.
- tebufenozide (Confirm) (Group 18)