Q1: I just noticed yesterday that some of my pine trees are turning brown. After inspecting, I saw all these little bags that were moving. Is there a spray that you could recommend to kill these ...

The bagworm is a common insect pest in Missouri. It’s frequently found on arborvitae, red cedar and other juniper species, but the worms may also feed on firs, maple, juneberry, buckeye, persimmon, ...

As I remember, I had a large quantity of bagworms last year. How do I prevent that this year? — A.P. You are correct — last year we had what some called a “bumper crop” of bagworms. It seems like they ...

I have several Leyland cypress growing along the back of my property line and recently I saw a number of what I think are bagworms hanging on the plant. What can I do to control them and can they kill ...

Is it a bagworm or a webworm? These are two common pests that become noticeable on ornamental trees during late summer and early fall. Both are native moths, but the one to worry about is the bagworm, ...

I am seeing lots of bagworms on my cedar trees and other trees right now. What can I do to get rid of them? Charlotte S., Tulsa Bagworms are common pests on eastern red cedar, other junipers, arbor ...

Have you ever been surprised by large bare patches of dead foliage on your evergreens? If you look closely you might see pendants of dead foliage hanging from the dead twigs. Wait, they’re moving! You ...

A: Now, when the catalpa trees (often called “bean trees” in this area) have bloomed, is the time to scout for and begin treating the newly-hatched larvae or caterpillars. Bagworm caterpillars are ...