Bagworms build small, cone-shaped cases out of silk and bits of foliage that hang from branches and blend in almost perfectly with the tree itself. By the time most homeowners notice them, the caterpillars inside have already been feeding for weeks.
Arborvitae, cedar, and other evergreens are favorite targets, and a heavy infestation can strip enough foliage to kill sections of the tree outright, since evergreens do not regrow needles the way deciduous trees regrow leaves.
Late summer is when the bags are largest and easiest to spot, hanging like small pinecones from the tips of branches. Catching it now, before the caterpillars finish feeding and the bags overwinter with eggs inside, makes a real difference.
Have you noticed any small hanging cases on your arborvitae or evergreens this summer?
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Close-up real photo of a bagworm case hanging from an arborvitae or evergreen branch, ideally from a recent job or inspection.
Canva text suggestion: "Spot the Bagworm" or "Protect Your Evergreens Now"