Look closely at the Leyland cypress, arborvitae, and junipers around your property. If you see small, brown, cone-shaped bags hanging from the branches, those aren't pine cones. They're bagworm cases, and the ones still hanging now are packed with eggs that will hatch next spring.
Bagworms are a common pest around Birmingham, and heavy infestations can strip evergreens badly enough that the damaged sections never fill back in. Through fall and winter, the most effective control is surprisingly simple: pick the bags off by hand, cut the silk band that wraps the twig, and throw them away rather than dropping them on the ground.
For tall screens or large infestations, that's where ACE's integrated pest management approach helps. Our ISA Certified Arborist can assess how much damage the plants can recover from, recommend timing for treatment next spring if it's needed, and keep the plan as targeted as possible so beneficial insects aren't wiped out along with the pest.
Have you noticed little brown bags hanging in your evergreens this fall? #Bagworms #BirminghamAL
Close-up photo of bagworm cases hanging on a Leyland cypress or juniper branch, ideally from a Birmingham-area property, plus a wider shot showing browned sections of the screen. Real photos strongly preferred over stock.
Canva text suggestion: "Those Brown Bags Aren't Pine Cones" or "Remove Bagworm Bags Before Spring Hatch"