|
Disease |
Bagworm |
|
Host Plants |
Arborvitae, Juniper,
Cypress, most Evergreens and other deciduous trees |
|
Description |
The
larvae form bags made from plants foliage and silk,
and look like normal plant parts to the untrained
eye. Damage can be severe with high
populations. Complete defoliation and death of
host can apply. Damage is usually severe on
one plant and spreads from the initially infested
plant. |
|
Life Cycle |
Eggs over-winter
within the female "bag" and hatch around mid-June |
| |
For more information
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umassgreeninfo.org |