Lawn & Plant Insects · Austin, Texas
Sod Webworms
Small, spotted caterpillars that hide in silk tunnels in the thatch. Adults are small buff moths that fly up when you walk the lawn.
Quick answerMagic Pest & Lawn treats sod webworms 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
- Small brown patches with chewed blades
- Moths zig-zagging over the lawn at dusk
- Green frass pellets in the thatch
Why it matters
Chewing damage that thins turf in late summer.
How we treat it
A lawn insecticide timed to the caterpillars.
Prevention
- Water in the morning
- Reduce thatch buildup
Where we treat sod webworms
Season in Central Texas: Active May–Oct; peak Jun–Sep.
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