Azalea - Key Pests
Azalea caterpillar
About Azalea - Key Pests
These brightly colored caterpillars can rapidly defoliate azaleas, posing a common threat to shrubs in Middle Tennessee landscapes like Franklin and Brentwood. Azalea caterpillars (Datana major) are yellow and black-striped larvae that feed in groups, stripping leaves and weakening plants. Early detection and targeted treatments help protect your azaleas' vibrant blooms and overall health.
Azalea - Key Pests (Azalea caterpillar) is a landscape pest commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Landscape Pests identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Azalea - Key Pests regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Azalea - Key Pests
- Scientific Name
- Azalea caterpillar
- Category
- Landscape Pest
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
