If you've noticed loose, silky webbing wrapped around the ends of branches on your pecan or persimmon tree, you're not imagining it. Fall webworms build their nests in late summer, and they're showing up across North Metro Atlanta right now.
The webs themselves look alarming, but the real damage is the defoliation happening inside them as the caterpillars feed on leaves. A light infestation usually isn't a threat to a mature, healthy tree. A heavy one, especially on a younger or already-stressed tree, is worth having a professional take a look.
We can assess the extent of the infestation, prune out affected branches where it makes sense, and help you decide whether treatment is needed or whether the tree will simply push through it. Not every webworm nest requires action, and we'll tell you honestly when it doesn't.
Have you spotted any webbing like this on trees in your yard this year?
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A close-up job photo of webworm nesting on a branch tip, or a technician inspecting a pecan or persimmon tree canopy.
Canva text suggestion: "That Webbing Isn't Just Cosmetic" or "Fall Webworm Season Is Here"