Regular Spruce Budworm (SBW) outbreaks are responsible for the most significant damage cused to Canadian forests. For over 50 years, researchers at the Canadian Forest Service (CFS) have been interested in this insect.
What is Spruce Budworm?
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.