Regular spruce budworm (SBW) outbreaks are responsible for the most significant damage caused to Canadian forests.
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Spruce budworm is a native insect that is considered by many as the most serious pest affecting the forests of eastern Canada. Every 30-40 years populations of spruce budworm increase resulting in an outbreak or epidemic.
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