Sod webworms can cause significant damage to lawns in Colorado, feeding on your grass and ruining its lush green appearance while deteriorating its health. Swift action is imperative if you notice an infestation. Scheduling curative treatments from a professional lawn care company immediately will help eliminate the infestation. Once the sod webworms have been eradicated, you can schedule lawn care services, such as fertilization, aeration, and overseeding to help restore your lawn to its optimal health and vibrancy.

What are sod webworms, and what kind of damage can they cause?

Sod webworm on a leaf in Grand Junction, CO.

Sod webworms are the larvae of moths that are common in lawns. These small, caterpillar-like larvae are typically light brown or green with dark spots and can cause significant damage to grass. Sod webworms feed on the grass blades, creating irregular patches of brown or dead grass in otherwise healthy lawns. They often go unnoticed until the damage becomes severe, as they tend to feed at night and hide in silken tunnels in the thatch layer during the day. The damage they cause can lead to thinning grass, bare spots, and an overall unhealthy appearance of your lawn. Effective management and timely treatment are crucial to prevent widespread damage and maintain a lush, green lawn.

Sod webworms are most active during the warm conditions of spring and summer.

If you spot sod webworms in your lawn, schedule professional treatments ASAP.

If you spot sod webworms in your lawn, it is crucial to schedule professional treatments as soon as possible. Early detection and swift action are key to preventing these pests from causing extensive damage to your grass. Professional lawn care experts have the knowledge and tools to effectively identify and treat sod webworm infestations. Prompt treatment can halt their destructive feeding, protect the health of your lawn, and restore its lush, green appearance.

Once you've dealt with the sod webworms, you can schedule lawn care services to help your lawn recover.

Professional spraying treatment on a lawn in Grand Junction, CO.

Once sod webworms have been effectively dealt with, it's important to schedule lawn care services to help your lawn recover and regain its health. Professional lawn care treatments can revitalize damaged areas, promote new growth, and restore the lush, green appearance of your grass. Regular lawn care can not only aid in the recovery process but also prevent future infestations and ensure your lawn remains vibrant and well-maintained. Services you can schedule to aid in strengthening your lawn's resilience and improve its overall health include:

  • Fertilization: Investing in proper fertilization is great for providing your lawn with the essential nutrients required to recover from damage caused by sod webworms.
  • Core Aeration: Core aeration alleviates soil compaction, enabling your lawn to receive essential nutrients and resources, such as sunlight, water, and air. Investing in an aeration service enhances your lawn's ability to access everything it needs to recover from sod webworm damage, promoting healthier and more robust growth.
  • Overseeding: Overseeding consists of spreading grass seeds across your lawn. This service will help fill in sparse areas of your grass caused by sod webworms.

Ready to eliminate sod webworms from your lawn? Call us today to schedule our lawn insect control service.

If you're experiencing a sod webworm infestation, call our team at Mesa Turf Masters swiftly. We offer curative treatments that will eliminate sod webworms from your property. We provide our lawn insect control service to properties in Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, CO, and surrounding areas to mitigate sod webworm infestations. We've been serving the community since 1992, and we look forward to the opportunity to take care of your property. Contact us today at (970) 434-5440 to schedule our lawn insect control service!