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Canker Worms Move To The 'Burbs

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Many Charlotte area neighborhoods are experiencing a cankerworm invasion this spring. The tiny green worms are clinging to (or falling from) trees by the hundreds or thousands, and they seem to have expanded their territory. WFAE's Mark Rumsey spoke with Steve Ketner, Tree Management Supervisor for the City of Charlotte to find out if the problem really is worse this year.