Bagworms are easy to miss most of the summer since their cocoon-like bags blend right in with evergreen foliage.
By late summer, the damage becomes obvious as needles start browning and thinning out, and by then the bagworms have already been feeding for weeks.
Arborvitae, junipers, and spruce are common targets across Metro East, and a heavily infested evergreen can lose enough foliage that it doesn't recover the same shape.
Catching it early next season starts with knowing what to look for on the branches now, even after the damage is done.
Have you noticed any browning or thinning on evergreens in your yard this summer?
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Close-up photo of a bagworm cocoon on an evergreen branch, or a shot of browning arborvitae or spruce foliage.
Canva text suggestion: "What's Really on Your Evergreens Right Now" or "Bagworm Damage Shows Up Late"