Armyworm

About Armyworm

These caterpillars are smooth, green to brown with distinct stripes and can quickly defoliate turfgrass, especially in lawns throughout Middle Tennessee, including Columbia and Franklin. Armyworms primarily target warm-season grasses like bermudagrass and zoysiagrass, creating brown patches by feeding on grass blades. Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent extensive lawn damage.

Armyworm is a turf pest commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Turf Pests identification guide.

As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Armyworm 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.