There are many ways a tree or shrub can be damaged or kept from healthy growth, including lack of water and sunshine, of course. That being said, you should also make sure you have professional help with insect pests and other issues that can keep you from enjoying the vegetation on your property.
For example, bag worms can be particularly devastating, because the insect inside its cocoon has been feeding on your tree from the start. Eventually, they emerge as dark moths with a fuzzy appearance, but it may be too late at that point.
Home in the Trees
These insects use their own “silk” and some material from the tree to create their bag or cocoon. This package can contain hundreds of eggs that will produce larvae in late spring/early summer. They may even use their silk thread to move to other trees.
You may find bag worms primarily on evergreen trees, but they can cause damage to dozens of different tree types. They feed on foliage and buds, eventually causing the ends of branches to turn brown. When unchecked, they can kill an entire evergreen tree. They’ll cause serious problems on deciduous trees as well, chewing holes in leaves.
Professional Help
You can get rid of bag worms in Oklahoma City, OK by calling on professionals who know the best methods for eliminating these pests. The procedure may involve both physically removing the bags and treating the tree to kill the larvae. It’s important to remove all traces of the silk left behind, as well.
If you need professional help with this issue, or with other problems with weeds, managing vegetation, and associated services, visit the website to get details, then call, and talk to a member of the team to discuss your specific requirements. You’ll be glad you did, especially when you see those trees and shrubs growing green and healthy again.
