The life cycle Sod webworm moths are about .
5 to .
75 inches long and tan gray in color.
Usually seen fluttering over the turf of nearby flowerbeds, their population tends to be higher in shadier areas.
The short life span of the moth does not feed on the turf but they will lay their eggs on the grass blades and landscape plants.
The sod webworm are very difficult to prevent and their larva can grow 75 to 1 inch in length.
Gray green with brown spots on each section of their body, they can complete their development from egg to adulthood in about 5 weeks.
Sometimes seen as early as June, their peak season tends to be July to August.
Often times 3 to 4 generations may be seen in a single season.
Their damage decreases as temperatures begin to cool.
The damage Lawns will begin to display circular areas of browning.
At first glance it may appear as a lawn care disease, though after a closer inspection of the affected area, chewing damage will be apparent.
Depending upon the size of the infestation, these areas can be very large.
Green frass (droppings) will be visible at the soil surface where the webworm will remain in a curled position during the day and feed at night.
The different stages of the larva will cause varying types of damage.
Since the younger larva don't have fully developed mouths yet they will chew partial blades of grass.
Older larva will cause the most damage and are able to devour entire foliage.
The moth itself causes no damage.
The fall armyworm An adult armyworm moth is brown with a wing span of about 1.
5 inches.
Just as the sod webworm does, they lay their eggs on the grass blades.
The green larva have a black stripe down the entire length of their 1.
5 inch long body and an inverted (Y) on its head.
The armyworm eggs can hatch in as little as 2 days.
Their damage From a distance the armyworms occupied area can resemble that of a severe drought.
Larger mouths than the webworm, the larva, feeding during the day for up to 2 to 3 weeks can completely devour large areas of foliage before burrowing into the soil for their transformation into the adult moth.
The adult moth causes no damage.
Webworm and armyworm damage is not permanent.
The larval stage is the only stage that is controllable, usually through the use of an insecticide.
Even if an insecticide is not used, it is very important to keep your lawn well irrigated.
Most importantly, in order to identify and treat any insect problem, stay educated and utilize the assistance that is available to you.
It may be a good idea to contact your local pest control professional to find out how they can help you to treat your home and lawn.
5 to .
75 inches long and tan gray in color.
Usually seen fluttering over the turf of nearby flowerbeds, their population tends to be higher in shadier areas.
The short life span of the moth does not feed on the turf but they will lay their eggs on the grass blades and landscape plants.
The sod webworm are very difficult to prevent and their larva can grow 75 to 1 inch in length.
Gray green with brown spots on each section of their body, they can complete their development from egg to adulthood in about 5 weeks.
Sometimes seen as early as June, their peak season tends to be July to August.
Often times 3 to 4 generations may be seen in a single season.
Their damage decreases as temperatures begin to cool.
The damage Lawns will begin to display circular areas of browning.
At first glance it may appear as a lawn care disease, though after a closer inspection of the affected area, chewing damage will be apparent.
Depending upon the size of the infestation, these areas can be very large.
Green frass (droppings) will be visible at the soil surface where the webworm will remain in a curled position during the day and feed at night.
The different stages of the larva will cause varying types of damage.
Since the younger larva don't have fully developed mouths yet they will chew partial blades of grass.
Older larva will cause the most damage and are able to devour entire foliage.
The moth itself causes no damage.
The fall armyworm An adult armyworm moth is brown with a wing span of about 1.
5 inches.
Just as the sod webworm does, they lay their eggs on the grass blades.
The green larva have a black stripe down the entire length of their 1.
5 inch long body and an inverted (Y) on its head.
The armyworm eggs can hatch in as little as 2 days.
Their damage From a distance the armyworms occupied area can resemble that of a severe drought.
Larger mouths than the webworm, the larva, feeding during the day for up to 2 to 3 weeks can completely devour large areas of foliage before burrowing into the soil for their transformation into the adult moth.
The adult moth causes no damage.
Webworm and armyworm damage is not permanent.
The larval stage is the only stage that is controllable, usually through the use of an insecticide.
Even if an insecticide is not used, it is very important to keep your lawn well irrigated.
Most importantly, in order to identify and treat any insect problem, stay educated and utilize the assistance that is available to you.
It may be a good idea to contact your local pest control professional to find out how they can help you to treat your home and lawn.
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