Professional Treatment for Armyworms in Wichita
If your lawn is looking brown, check for armyworms. Armyworms can cause severe damage lawns in a matter of days. They are especially active in late summer and early fall, but infestations can occur any time conditions are favorable.
Signs of Armyworm Infestation
- Increased bird activity – pecking at the lawn to feed on worms
- Brown or bare patches appearing suddenly in the lawn
- Grass blades chewed down to the stems
- Small green-brown caterpillars present on grass
Armyworms are the caterpillar stage of a type of moth. They are small with a green to brown color. They typically feed in large groups and can quickly destroy lawns by chewing on grass blades. Ways armyworms damage lawns:
- Chew through grass blades and stems, leaving ragged, uneven turf
- Strip large areas of grass in a short time, exposing soil
- Weaken root systems, making grass more vulnerable to heat, drought, and disease
Fast treatment can limit damage. If you have armyworms, get in touch to learn more about our treatment options.
