Webworms are pests that can cause significant damage to your plants in Texas if left unchecked. They are small caterpillars that create webs on trees and shrubs to protect them from predators while they feed. Without intervention, webworms can quickly defoliate your plants and weaken them over time. As soon as you see signs of a webworm infestation on your plants, call tree care professionals right away and schedule a curative insect control treatment. This will kick the webworms off your trees or shrubs and stop them from causing more damage. It's also best if you put your plants in a health care regimen to help them recuperate and become more resistant to any future infestations.

What are webworms, and what kind of damage do they cause to plants?

Adult hairy webworm on a tree leaf in Dallas, TX.

Webworms are small caterpillars of various moth types and can be identified through their hair-covered bodies. It's not the actual pests that you will notice but the web-like structures that they will create on your trees and shrubs. These webs are used as a protective covering while they feed on the foliage. They form these webs starting at the tips of tree branches, encapsulating the leaves that they will feed on.

Webworms can be particularly damaging to young plants, as they can quickly strip them of their leaves and weaken their overall health. In severe cases, webworm infestations can lead to the death of the affected plants. It's important to address webworm infestations as soon as possible to prevent further damage to your plants.

The webs that webworms create will accumulate dead plant material and their droppings, making your plants look messy and unappealing.

How do you deal with a webworm infestation on your plants?

Web with webworms attached to a tree's branches and leaves in Dallas, TX.

If your lawn is infested with webworms, it's important to take action as soon as possible. The first step in dealing with a webworm infestation is to contact tree care professionals so they can inspect your plants and identify whether webworms are indeed the culprit. Once they have confirmed that webworms are present, they will apply the appropriate insect control treatment to eradicate the infestation and stop the webworms in their tracks before they cause more damage.

Put your plants on a health care regimen to help them recover and stay strong against future webworm infestations.

Once webworms have been eradicated from your plants, it's important to take steps to help them recover and stay strong against future infestations. One of the best ways to do this is by putting your plants on a health care regimen. which could include regular fertilization and preventative insect control treatments. Fertilizer treatments for your trees and shrubs will improve their health, get them stronger, and build up their resistance to pest infestations.

It's also crucial to add preventative insect control treatments to your plant care routine. These treatments will deter pests and keep them from infesting your plants. Incorporating them into your trees and shrubs' health care regimen will ensure pests don't ever become a nuisance to their growth. By taking these steps, you can help your plants recover from any damage caused by webworms and make them less susceptible to future infestations.

Call us today to sign up for our tree and shrub insect control service!

At Weedex Lawn Care, we offer our tree and shrub insect control service to protect your plants from webworms and the extensive damage they cause. When you sign up for this service, your plants will receive 4 treatments during the year to achieve effective protection! This service is offered to homeowners in Dallas, TX, and nearby communities like Fort Worth and Arlington. Don't let webworms take over your property—call us today at (972) 727-9207 to sign up for our tree and shrub insect control service!