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What’s Eating My Tree? Bagworms or Webworms?

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Have you noticed the large webbed sacs in the trees along the sides of the road lately? They do prompt questions to the Home & Garden Information Center’s Ask an Expert service. Often they are referred to as bagworms which causes…

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Yard and Garden Tips and Tasks for July

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Spotted lanternfly adults may be found feeding on many hosts, especially tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissma). Report any finds to the Maryland Department of Agriculture immediately, collect a sample or take digital photos of what you have found.   Bagworm caterpillars are now very…

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Q&A: Do bagworms kill trees?

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Q: Do bagworms kill trees? A: If there is a large infestation of bagworms on an evergreen tree, it is indeed possible for them to kill the tree if the defoliation is severe. Bagworms can be a problem on deciduous…

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