How to Get Rid of Webworm
Webworm is the nest of the tiger moth's larvae. The moths lay their eggs in the late spring or early summer months. The eggs hatch within a few weeks and the newborn caterpillars begin their work decorating the trees with an entangled mess of webs. In this article, you will learn tips and guidelines to enable you to remove the unsightly nest from your trees. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Prune the tree. The most effective and quickest way to remove webworm is to prune the branches that have been overtaken by the web.
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Dispose of the limbs. If you decide to prune the branches, dispose of the web-infested branches immediately. Either throw them to the curb for trash pick up or burn the brush. Web-infested limbs left on the ground may enable the larvae to move to another location.
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Open the web. Creating holes in the web will allow birds and other insects to indulge on the pesky web-weaving caterpillars.
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Spray. Spraying the web with an environmentally-safe pesticide is another effective form of attack. By choosing an environmentally-safe spray, you will not risk harming the tree or the other animals that live in it.
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Tips & Warnings
Webworm will not harm your tree. It will just be unsightly for a while.
Do not attempt to remove the webworm. If it is too high to reach, contact your local tree trimming service to do the job for you.
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Comments
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I have 2 questions...1. I have a 3 year old tree. still potted but in a container 30 X 30 in and I have something eating the leaves...do not see anything on the tree...what can I use to treat for what ever kind of pest I have....and 2. I am going to relocate to apple valley ca can this tree handle the weather up there? thanks
