Sod webworms can damage otherwise healthy lawns by feeding on grass blades near the soil surface. As populations increase, affected areas may become thin, brown, or irregular and can sometimes resemble drought stress or other lawn problems.
Lawn Doctor provides professional sod webworm control and lawn pest services throughout Richmond, Henrico, Midlothian, Chesterfield, Chester, Glen Allen, Ashland, Mechanicsville, Hanover, Moseley, and surrounding Central Virginia communities.
What Are Sod Webworms?
Sod webworms are the larval stage of small lawn moths. The larvae typically remain near the soil surface or within thatch and feed on grass blades and stems, especially during warmer periods when they are active.
Signs of Sod Webworm Damage
Common signs may include irregular thinning, brown patches, grass blades that appear chewed or clipped, small moths flying just above the lawn, and larvae or webbing within the thatch layer.
Why Sod Webworms Can Damage Your Lawn
A healthy lawn may tolerate limited feeding, but larger populations can remove enough grass tissue to create visible thinning and discoloration. Lawns already stressed by heat, drought, compacted soil, poor nutrition, or disease may recover more slowly.
Professional Sod Webworm Treatment
A professional lawn inspection can help distinguish sod webworm activity from drought, disease, nutrient issues, or other pests. When webworms are identified, treatment can be targeted to active areas while the lawn receives the care needed to recover.
Helping Your Lawn Recover
After pest activity is addressed, proper fertilization, watering, mowing, aeration, and other lawn care practices can help damaged turf recover and fill back in.
Sod Webworm Control in Richmond and Surrounding Central Virginia Communities
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Sod Webworm Control Across the Greater Richmond Area
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