Homeowners across Birmingham, Hoover, and Trussville are noticing silky webbing at the ends of tree branches this month. That webbing is fall webworm, a caterpillar that builds nests on pecan, hickory, and sweetgum trees in late summer.
Fall webworm rarely threatens a healthy, established tree, but heavy infestations combined with this season's dry stretch can weaken a tree that is already working harder than usual. ACE Tree Service evaluates each situation before recommending pruning or a broader pest management approach.
Catching webworm nests early, while they are still small and contained, is usually the simplest fix. Larger or repeated infestations across a property are worth a professional look before next season.
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