Small, cone-shaped bags hanging on an arborvitae or juniper hedge this week are a sign of bagworm activity, visible now after feeding through the spring inside cases built from the plant's own foliage.
Arborvitae hedges are common throughout South Jersey landscaping as privacy screens between properties, and bagworms can damage them quickly. Unlike deciduous trees, evergreens do not regrow lost foliage, so a bare section from a heavy infestation often stays that way.
The bags blend in well, and many property owners do not notice until sections of a hedge have already turned brown. Catching the activity in its early weeks makes a real difference in how much of the hedge survives.
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Close-up photo of bagworm cases on arborvitae or juniper foliage from a real property assessment. Authentic documentation preferred over stock pest photography.
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