Bagworm

About Bagworm

These pests create distinctive spindle-shaped bags covered with twigs and leaves, which they carry as they feed on evergreens and hardwood trees. Bagworms (Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis) can defoliate and weaken trees in Middle Tennessee areas like Franklin and Spring Hill if left unmanaged. Early detection and targeted treatments are essential to protect your landscape from significant damage.

Bagworm 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 Bagworm 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.