We’ve Got Webworms

I noticed some “cob webs” at the ends of some branches in the front-yard tree. Upon closer inspection you could see hundreds of worms within the webbing. A little research online at a site called All About Worms and I’ve determined that we’ve got webworms. They’re not really harmful, and it’s mostly folks with fruit trees that would show the most concern.

Webworms spin very strong webs at the ends of branches and the worms inside munch happily on the leaves. You can treat trees in the spring with different types of insecticides. Pruning and clearing fall leaves form the ground are suggested techniques, also. The site suggested that if the web is split open, birds and wasps will have better access to the worms inside. That is what I’m trying.