Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, Calvert Counties: Sod Webworms
Sod webworms...well ominous name...but just what are these things? First: a rarity, these guys are
Native American! Unbelievable, very hard to imagine our very own insect problem!!
Just what signs can be seen for the webworm. Well they end up as tiny gray moths. You can see the
moths flying about on your lawn around dusk. These moths have an elongated snout and are small
(around ½").
The worm stage is the stage the worms actually feed on the crown of the grass. The roots are not eaten
and with time the grass mostly likely will recover in the fall. However, the unsightly round patches in
the lawn are signs of the damage. Sometimes the patches are the size of a baseball or larger. If you look
closely you may see holes in the sod/turf: these holes are from birds looking for the worms as a food
source. If you notice a large number of birds on the lawn poking into the turf you probably have an
infestation of sod webworms and grubs.
Are there treatments? Yes, sprays done in the late afternoon are quite effective NOW. In about four
weeks the sprays will not be as effective. The process for elimination of grubs and sod webworms is the
same. Now is the time to combat the webworm and the grubs. Grubs turn into beetles and the beetles
will be out very soon. If you reside in Anne Arundel, Howard, Calvert, Montgomery or Prince Georges
counties: contact us for the appropriate treatment for sod web worms.
Mark Leahy is the President of Blades of Green lawn Care and Pest Control, a family owned lawn care and pest control company. Mark has concentrated his efforts in Central Maryland as well as Maryland's Eastern Shore. Mark has over 20 years experience in the Lawn and Pest Control Industries.
As a member of PlANET, the Chesapeake Club, NPMA, Pest World, the Turf Grass Council and Quality Pro; Mark is well qualified in the lawn care and pest control industries. Certified by the State of Maryland; Mark can advise all Marylanders' in the areas of lawn care and pest control. Mark can be reached: Mark@bladesofgreen.com, 410.867.8873 or on the web site: Bladesofgreen.com
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Bed weed control (Eliminates weeds in your landscape beds, drive ways, sidewalks, and gravel)
Bag worm control (Stops and prevents bag worms)
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