How to get rid of evergreen-eating bagworms

[ArkRescue]

"WASHINGTON - Evergreens throughout the region are being confronted with a new kind of enemy: the bagworm.

They are a unique and destructive kind of pest that is experiencing a resurgence this summer, possibly because of the mild winter or rainy spring that has led to luscious foliage throughout the region, says Mike Raupp, professor of entomology at the University of Maryland, College Park. "

I found many bagworms on one of my young evergreens, so I ripped it out of the ground and sent it to the dump via the trash. I bought some stuff at Lowe's to spray on the remaining young trees, then replaced the trashed tree. Looks like I will be battling bagworms regularly now grrrr.

How to get rid of evergreen-eating bagworms - WTOP.com

 

[aps45819]

Just spray them with WD-40.

 

[ArkRescue]

OMG no wonder they get around so easily !!!!!!!

"But that's not all the bags do. Female bagworms spend their entire lives inside a bag. Males, on the other hand, resemble moths and fly around looking for mates. "

 

[ArkRescue]

and for slutpuppy, bcp and others ....

"Once he has identified a female, he will mate with her by extending a large appendage into her bag. "

 

[slotpuppy]

and for slutpuppy, bcp and others ....

"Once he has identified a female, he will mate with her by extending a large appendage into her bag. "

Why are you calling the wife a bag?

 

[ArkRescue]

Why are you calling the wife a bag?

ha ha - I expected one of you to make a pun about the wording LOL

I thought you called her the General or something? Why would you call her a bag?