Sod Webworm
Spring damage
About Sod Webworm
Small, moth-like larvae known as sod webworms feed on grass blades, causing irregular brown patches and thinning turf in early spring. These pests are particularly troublesome in Middle Tennessee lawns, including areas like Columbia and Franklin, where their damage weakens Kentucky bluegrass and fescue. Effective control involves timely treatment to protect your lawn’s health during this vulnerable growth period.
Sod Webworm (Spring damage) 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 Sod Webworm 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
- Sod Webworm
- Scientific Name
- Spring damage
- Category
- Turf Pest
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
