fall webworm

Season Confusion: Fall webworm making its debut

Season Confusion: Fall webworm making its debut

It may seem early to be talking about fall, but the fall webworm is already beginning to rear its ugly web. Called the fall webworm because the web nests in which it makes its home are highly visible in the fall, the caterpillar is already observable at a smaller scale in the summer months. The […]

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Fall webworm makes big webs, causes little worry

Fall webworm makes big webs, causes little worry

With scarf and pumpkin spice latte season right around the corner, enjoying the outdoors in the cooling weather is becoming more pleasant.  It’s also a more pleasant season for the fall webworm, who’s growing appetite is becoming more apparent. Called the fall webworm because most of its activity is seen in the fall, these critters […]

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The Bug Days of Summer: Fall webworm activity picks up

The Bug Days of Summer: Fall webworm activity picks up

If the grilling display being replaced by school supplies at your local store wasn’t clue enough, then allow these pests to send the message: Summer is coming to an end! And the fall webworm, a caterpillar that is active in late summer and early fall, is already raising its ugly web to remind us. Fall webworms […]

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