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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

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

Bagworm Control

Posted on July 13, 2017May 10, 2024 by Wade Pryor, Owner and Botanist

What are bagworms? Bagworms are insects belonging to the family Psychidae, known for their unique habit of constructing protective cases made of silk and bits of plant material. These cases, resembling tiny bags or cones, serve as both shelter and camouflage for the larvae as they feed and grow. Bagworms are notorious for their voracious … Continue reading Bagworm Control