Scout for Bagworms & Mark Your Calendars for Control Starting June 15th

Bagworms are now beginning to hatch across the state of Kansas, although it’s best to wait until June 15^th before trying to control them. Bagworms hatch over an extended period, from mid-May to mid-June, so the ideal time to start taking action to protect your plants this summer is not until Mid-June to Mid-July once all of the caterpillars have hatched. Bagworms can be found on a wide range of shrubs and trees but are most often seen on damaging evergreen shrubs and trees. In early to mid-June, bagworms will be the size of the end of a pen or pencil. Inspect your plants carefully and start to handpick now, or wait until mid-June to apply insecticides, such as spinosad, acephate, cyfluthrin, and permethrin. For more recommendations, and information on bagworms, visit our website: https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/info-center/common-pest-problems/common-pest-problem-new/Bagworms.pdf