Why wait for fall armyworms to “march” across your lawn and cause damage?  We can help!

Fall armyworms can be a destructive nuisance in the late summer and early fall.  Oddly enough, their infestations come in waves–some years being worse than others.

At first, the tiny caterpillars, approximately 1-1.5 inches long, are green.  In large populations (in the thousands), they “march” across your lawn, devouring it as they move.  They often choose areas near healthy, well-irrigated lawns.

Armyworm damage may initially resemble drought stress in turf but can progress to complete loss of foliage in a matter of days when numbers are high and when the turf is left untreated.  Although any damaged area will recover, it may take weeks.

Fortunately, we have a solution!

We offer a one-time, preventative treatment for armyworms. Applied in July, this treatment offers armyworm protection through their active session (through October).

Why They're Called Armyworms

Their name originates from agriculture where infestations resemble an “army” as they move across large agricultural fields.  These caterpillars primarily  feed on bermuda grass and fescue grass and cause significant defoliation to lawns over a short period of time when present in high numbers.

Armyworm Identification

Armyworms are typically one-half to three-quarters in length; although during their larvae stage, they can be very small.  They have a distinctive inverted Y marking on their head.  Their color ranges from shades of brown to gray, green or yellow-green and they have three white colored stripes behind their head.  They are easiest to find in the early morning and late evening hours as this is when they are most active.