Resource Number: 51576
Title: Fall webworm: An interesting native insect that can be a pest
Resource Type: Fact sheet
Description:
TAKE HOME POINTS:
• In non-commercial settings fall webworms do not typically cause any major tree damage.
• Fall webworms can be problematic in nut and fruit-bearing tree orchards.
• Pest control is best attempted when the nest and caterpillars are young and vulnerable.
• The best course of action in non-commercial settings is often to do nothing.
Last Updated: August 21, 2025
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- Forestry