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Armyworms are showing up earlier than usual this year, and if you’re a homeowner in Tarrant County, it’s time to be prepared. Our armyworm insect treatment can protect your lawn from the severe damage these pests cause.
Is Your Lawn Ready for Armyworms This Season?
While armyworms usually appear in the fall, changing weather patterns have brought them out sooner, making it crucial to take preventative steps now.
What Are Armyworms?
Armyworms are the caterpillars of moths, and are known for their ability to devour large amounts of grass in a short time. These pests mainly target turfgrasses like Bermuda, St. Augustine and Zoysia. They get their name from their behavior in fields – they move in large groups, and like an advancing army, consume everything in their path. Unfortunately, armyworms can do the same to your lawn, wiping out large areas in just a few days if not stopped.
It can be hard to spot the early signs of an armyworm infestation, and many homeowners don’t notice the damage until it’s severe. The caterpillars feed on the grass blades, and early damage may look like clear patches at the tips of the grass. As the infestation grows, whole sections of the lawn can turn brown and bare.
Why Timely Armyworm Treatment Matters
When it comes to protecting your lawn from armyworms, timing is very important. Because armyworms can cause significant damage in a short period, catching and treating them early is critical. When you notice armyworms you’ll need to act fast, but it’s even better to take steps to prevent armyworms from damaging your lawn in the first place.
At Green Top Lawn Care, our turf insect treatment program provides protection against armyworms and other lawn-damaging insects. The turf insect program includes five treatments that cover the critical months when pests are most active, starting in the spring and continuing through the fall.
Even though we’re getting closer to the end of the season, it’s still much better to get started now than to have no protection at all. Taking action today can make a big difference in keeping your lawn safe from the damage armyworms can cause.
How to Spot an Armyworm Infestation
Keep an eye out for the signs that could indicate a problem with armyworms.
- Brown or thinning areas in your grass
- Clear patches on grass blades
- Birds feeding on your lawn (they often eat the caterpillars)
Armyworms are most active during the early morning and late evening. The caterpillars can range in color from brown and gray to green or even yellow-green. An easy way to identify them is to look for the white, upside-down “Y” shape on their heads.
This video from KCENNews gives you a close-up view of exactly what an armyworm looks like.
The early arrival of armyworms this season shows how important it is to have a good turf insect control plan in place. By taking action early you can prevent the extensive damage these pests can cause. When it comes to lawn care, prevention is always the best defense.
At Green Top Lawn Care we know how important it is to keep your lawn healthy year-round. Since lawn-damaging insects affect the health of your grass, your lawn is also more susceptible to lawn-damaging diseases because of these pests.
Get Expert Armyworm Insect Treatment Today
Green Top Lawn Care is here to help protect your turf from lawn-damaging pests. Our lawn care experts use proven solutions to eliminate harmful lawn-damaging insects and promote healthy grass and soil. Call (817) 684-4044 or request a free turf insect treatment quote now.