Symptoms of Pseudodementia. A person may appear confused, exhibit symptoms that have to do with any of the conditions associated with pseudodementia. For instance, if they are depressed, they may experience depressive symptoms such as sleep disturbance, and complain of memory impairment and other cognitive problems.
Despite the damage they can cause, it is worth noting that trees can be surprisingly resilient in the face of an infestation. Tent caterpillars cause trees to defoliate, which is a problem, but an established tree can withstand 25 percent defoliation without succumbing to any problems.
Eastern tent caterpillars (Malacosoma americanum), or tent worms, are more of an eyesore or slight nuisance rather than an actual threat. However, getting rid of tent caterpillars is occasionally necessary. We can look at how to prevent tent worms and how to kill tent worms, if necessary.