Oh, the Tent Caterpillars

I forgot to tell you how we’ve been trying to destroy them–the Butcher has been shooting their tents.

I don’t know why this is working, but it is. I hypothesize it’s because it makes it harder for them to regulate the temperature in the tent and it gives the birds access to the innards, but so far, we’ve not seen the massive, teaming infestation that ate our roses last year.

Knock on wood.

Edited to add: With a bb gun.