You always light up my life (!), and I appreciate your input.
Yes , revenge on the caterpillars can be quite satisfying, but the flu is more tactful and complete, even if you can't reach them all, given the height of the trees.
And the numbers will be reduced for next year.
Oh, yes. I know all about BT. I managed a Garden Center for a decade and have been gardening since I was knee high to my Country Granny.
I’m a few credits shy of being a Master Gardener...but knowing other MGs, I’m afraid of the somewhat self-absorbed JERK I could turn into if I take that final test, LOL!