Lawn & Plant Insects · Austin, Texas
Fall Armyworms
Green to brown caterpillars with stripes and an inverted Y on the head.
Quick answerMagic Pest & Lawn treats fall armyworms in Austin-area lawns as its own treatment, priced by lot size. Text a photo and the office can usually tell you what it is. Call or text 512-203-0525.
Signs you have them
- Lawn turns brown in a few days, moving across like a front
- Birds feeding heavily on the lawn
- Caterpillars at dusk or early morning
Why it matters
Large numbers can strip a lawn in days, though healthy turf usually recovers.
How we treat it
A fast-acting lawn treatment, with a residual product added in heavy outbreaks.
Prevention
- Watch the lawn closely in August and September after rain
Where we treat fall armyworms
Season in Central Texas: Active Jun–Oct; peak Jul–Sep.
Magic Pest & Lawn serves Austin and 26 surrounding towns, including:
