Most people look forward to spring. So does the bagworm, which is why tree healthcare is so important as the weather warms.
The bagworm is a scourge of the southern and eastern U.S. An infestation starts as a clump of silken bags that hang from branches of trees and shrubs. As spring turns to summer, the larvae emerge as caterpillars and start devouring leaves and needles.
Entire trees can be damaged beyond repair. A typical lifecycle for a single bagworm is an entire season; the University of Missouri Department of Entomology says about 128 species of flora are susceptible, both deciduous and evergreens.
Now is the time to think prevention. Some birds and even other insects will take care of a few bagworms, but proper tree healthcare involves help from a specialist. Insecticides must be sprayed early in the season to maximize effectiveness. Otherwise, the bagworms can become big enough to resist chemical treatment.
Cartwright Tree Care can stop bagworms before they destroy your view. Our tree healthcare specialists can come out now and identify bagworm infestations before they grow too big.
Image from Extension.missouri.edu