Garden Insects Archives

The Ecological Impact and Control of Bagworms: A Comprehensive Overview

Posted on July 19, 2024February 7, 2025 by Wade Pryor, Owner and Botanist

Bagworms, scientifically known as Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis, are an intriguing yet problematic group of insects. They belong to the family Psychidae and are notorious for their unique habit of constructing protective cases or "bags" from silk and plant material. While these insects have a fascinating life cycle, they can pose significant threats to a variety of … Continue reading The Ecological Impact and Control of Bagworms: A Comprehensive Overview

The Green Giant Arborvitae: Excellent Choice for Privacy Screening

Posted on November 26, 2023May 13, 2024 by Wade Pryor, Owner and Botanist

Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae privacy screening between a home and a commercial building. A lush and affordable landscape tree for privacy. Check out our FAQs regarding evergreen trees.

When I think about how well the Green Giant Arborvitae has done its job as a privacy screen, the poem by Elizabeth Barnett Browning comes to mind. " How do I love thee? Let me count the ways." A beautiful green wall of Green Giant Arborvitae evergreen trees really does make me smile! I love … Continue reading The Green Giant Arborvitae: Excellent Choice for Privacy Screening

Bagworms Exposed: How to Identify and Stop Bagworm Damage to Save Your Evergreens

Posted on July 11, 2023February 7, 2025 by Wade Pryor, Owner and Botanist

How to Identify, Stop and Prevent Bagworm Damage As avid gardeners and nature enthusiasts here are Pryor's Nursery, we understand the importance of maintaining the health and beauty of your evergreens. One common threat to these magnificent trees and shrubs is the presence of bagworms. In this article, we will delve into the world of … Continue reading Bagworms Exposed: How to Identify and Stop Bagworm Damage to Save Your Evergreens

Seen this Prehistoric looking Wheel Bug?

Posted on October 15, 2022February 7, 2025 by Wade Pryor, Owner and Botanist

Arilus Cristatus, commonly known as the wheel bug, due to their unique gear like structure. These assassin bugs, like the Wheel Bug, are part of the Hemiptera order, Reduviidae family and are found throughout the Northeast and the South in the U.S. Fun fact: stink bugs and bed bugs are a part of the same family.

Bag Worm Control

Posted on July 27, 2020June 11, 2024 by Wade Pryor, Owner and Botanist

It's that time of year again when bagworms could appear and unfortunately, they damage plants. Bagworms prefer juniper, arborvitae, spruce, pine, and cedar but also attack deciduous trees. Bagworm control can be done easily and without pesticides. The bags hold over 300 eggs in the cocoon and disperse in late spring by "ballooning" or crawling. … Continue reading Bag Worm Control

Bagworm Treatment

Posted on July 16, 2019May 11, 2024 by Wade Pryor, Owner and Botanist

Evergreen bagworms are detrimental to the trees

Bagworms are easy to control when they are young, and there is minimal damage to the plant. Look for bagworms in late June. Use the Fourth of July as a reminder date. The bagworms will be very small at this time and are easy to stop with almost any product. They may be as small as a … Continue reading Bagworm Treatment

Japanese Beetles

Posted on July 30, 2017February 7, 2025 by Wade Pryor, Owner and Botanist

Japanese beetles directly damage landscape plants as adults while the larvae (grubs) damage turf grass.