This species is insectivorous, and lays larger clutches in years when Spruce Budworm is abundant.
The Tennessee Warbler feeds mainly on insects and prefer the Spruce Budworm.
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Balsam fir is slowly being replaced with white spruce because of intensive grazing done by deer and by periodic outbreaks of Hemlock Looper and Spruce Budworm.