In 2019, a photograph shared to Reddit was said to show a bagworm moth caterpillar — a small, seemingly whiskered insect — carrying several moss-covered sticks on its back, forming what looked like a ...

Is that a cluster of miniature Lincoln Logs hanging off a branch? Not quite — what may look like a meticulous assortment of twigs is actually the home of a bagworm moth. These bug architects spend ...

After I had just delivered a Christmas message at one of my churches in Canton, a friend I've know for 30 years was sitting across the table from me and asked about his old hedge of arborvitae. These ...

As the growing season ends and the leaves begin to fall off the trees, you may notice leftover leaf materials and debris hanging off your trees and shrubs that look like miniature pinecones. Upon ...

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Q1: I just noticed yesterday that some of my pine trees are turning brown. After inspecting, I saw all these little bags that were moving. Is there a spray that you could recommend to kill these ...

Q: A few of our shrubs had outbreaks of bagworms last year. I see a few still hanging on the bare branches and evergreen stems. How can I tell if they’re dead? A: Older bags from prior years that you ...

Q: I had those bagworms that hang at the end of the branches last year. Is there anything I can do to prevent them this year? A: This is the PERFECT time to ask about the dreaded bagworm. The little ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WJW)— The Ohio State University Extension is warning people in the state to be on high alert for bagworms. The stealthy and destructive pest can severely damage trees and shrubs.

The most devastating damage the bagworm leaves behind is found on evergreens such as junipers and arborvitae. Courtesy Johnson County Extension As the growing season ends and the leaves begin to fall ...