Sod Webworm
Herpetogramma phaeopteralis
Destructive caterpillars that chew grass blades down to the soil line, quickly scalping whole lawns....
Behavior & Habits in Florida
Destructive caterpillars that chew grass blades down to the soil line, quickly scalping whole lawns.
How to Identify the Sod Webworm
- ▸ Small green to tan caterpillars curled in thatch
- ▸ Ragged, notched grass blades
- ▸ Small tan moths flushed at dusk
- ▸ Fast-spreading thin patches
Health & Property Risks, Moderate Risk
- ! Rapid scalping of lawns
- ! Thinning, ragged turf
- ! Repeated generations in warm months
What to Do in Florida
Mow at proper height and inspect thatch for caterpillars. Call a licensed professional for targeted treatment timed to active feeding.
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Quick Reference
- Risk Level
- Moderate
- Bites/Stings
- No
- Active Season
- Peak summer through fall
- Where Found
- yard
- Category
- lawn-garden
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Does the Sod Webworm bite in Florida?
The Sod Webworm does not typically bite or sting humans but poses these risks: Rapid scalping of lawns, Thinning, ragged turf, Repeated generations in warm months.
When is Sod Webworm season in Florida?
In Florida, Sod Webworm activity is: Peak summer through fall.
What does a Sod Webworm look like?
Key ID features: Small green to tan caterpillars curled in thatch; Ragged, notched grass blades; Small tan moths flushed at dusk; Fast-spreading thin patches.
What should I do about Sod Webworms in my Florida yard?
Mow at proper height and inspect thatch for caterpillars. Call a licensed professional for targeted treatment timed to active feeding.
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