Silky webs wrapped around the branch tips of Houston pecans, sweetgums, and persimmons right now are fall webworm nests, and on most healthy trees they are a cosmetic problem rather than a threat.
Fall webworm caterpillars spin their nests over leaves at the ends of branches and feed inside. By this time of year those leaves were going to drop soon anyway, and an established tree has already stored the energy it needs for spring. Broad spraying is rarely necessary and can harm the birds and beneficial insects that help control webworms.
Nests within easy reach can be opened with a rake so birds and wasps can get to the caterpillars, or the affected twig can be pruned out. Young trees, newly planted trees, and trees defoliated heavily year after year deserve a closer look, and the certified arborists at Champions Tree Preservation help Houston homeowners decide when treatment makes sense.
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Real close-up of fall webworm webbing on the branch tips of a pecan or sweetgum in a Houston-area yard, with some green foliage still visible. A wider shot showing that most of the canopy is unaffected supports the reassuring message. Authentic photos from real Champions jobs strongly preferred over stock images.
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