Everyone takes pride in their new lawns, however sometimes it can be destroyed by disease, weather and pests. One such pest that can create damage to the lawn are sod webworms.
Sod webworms also go by the name lawn moths. These are small brown caterpillars that eventually turn into gray moths. Sod web worms often grow to a size of length 3/4 “. The colors may vary from light to dark brown. These worms are usually covered by very fine hairs. When they develop into moths, the moths often take shelter in plants or other sheltered places in the day.
Sod worms are known to infest various turf grasses and are a source of annoyance to people who are trying to keep an immaculate lawn. These pests sleep during the day and often feed on the grass during the night. Grass blades that are damaged by these insects often are raggedy and the sides irregular. If you notice brown patches in the lawn, then there is a good chance that it might be sod web worms. If there is a large infestation of the insect, the lawn can be destroyed very quickly. These insects can be found predominantly in bent grass, blue grass buffalo grass, and zoysia grass. During the winter time, Sod Web Worms are not considered to be a major problem. It is during the summer where they are able to replicate and destroy the grass.
The methods to get rid of the Sod Web Worms are to either call an exterminator or do it yourself. Exterminators will be able to solve the problem and destroy these insects, however they are a bit expensive and you can do it yourself.
When it comes to getting rid of these worms yourself, the best thing to do is go to the local hardware or garden store. Here you will find pesticides and chemicals that can be placed on the affected areas of the grass. When applying the pesticide or chemical it is best to do it during early dusk. This is the time that the worms begin to feed and it will be more effective.