Recognize Sod Webworm Damage
Sod webworm damage often looks like dead spots of turf that can be easily pulled up like carpet.
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Sod webworm damage often looks like dead spots of turf that can be easily pulled up like carpet.
Their feeding leaves behind ugly brown and yellow patches that grow larger over time.
Enjoy a healthy, vibrant yard again with Weed Man’s proven sod webworm control service.
Sod webworms typically hide out buried in your lawn’s thatch, below the surface.
They tend to do most of their damage during the larvae stage, and they’re even harder to control in the adult stage.
Many homeowners assume the damage is due to extended heat or dry weather... until water doesn’t fix the issue.
Sod webworms are small, tan-colored caterpillars. They are approximately 1½ - 2½ cm long and are typically found in the thatch layer of your lawn. They cause damage by eating the blades of grass, leaving brown patches in their wake.
They are more active during hot, dry weather conditions, and damage is usually most severe during the summer months, when the larvae are actively feeding.
Weed Man's surface insect control begins with identifying the insect causing damage to the lawn.
Because some insects can only be controlled at certain times during their life cycles, our lawn care technicians are trained to identify:
From there, an insecticide application is often used to control sod webworms, applied at the correct stage of their life cycle.
It’s one thing to simply kill the sod webworms you have today. Our goal is to ensure they don’t come back.
At Weed Man, we find that the best sod webworm control results come from Integrated Pest Management.
This includes:
This means that we only use pesticides after careful monitoring indicates that they are needed, and to remove only the target organism.
Sod webworm damage is often mistaken for dry spots. If watering doesn’t revive the lawn and you notice birds pecking at the turf or moths flying in the evenings, it may be sod webworms or another type of turf-damaging insect.
In many cases, lawns bounce back with proper care, such as watering, fertilization, and overseeding. Severe infestations may require more recovery support, but Weed Man can guide you.
Yes, sod webworms are seasonal pests that can return each summer. Regular lawn care and preventative strategies help reduce the risk of recurring infestations.
Do not wait for sod webworms to take over your lawn. Find the local Weed Man in your area today!
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2025/07/03
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2025/10/02
The Weed Man has successfully eradicated an enormous number of weeds in my backyard with their initial treatment. I have found the Weed Man to be exceptionally responsive to any requests that I have made. The service is competent and very friendly. I highly recommend this company! Post Season follow-up: Throughout the season (It is now mid-September), the Weed Man technician, Damien, provided excellent service and was immediately responsive to all of my requests. If there were a couple of instances of a weed or two reappearing, he gladly stopped by to treat it. It has been a pleasure using Weed Man, and I absolutely recommend its services to anyone with a weed issue. I will continue to use Weed Man on an annual basis.
2025/09/03
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