How to Use webworm in a Sentence
webworm
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Regardless, the webworms inside will emerge as moths in the spring.
— Kelly O'Sullivan, Country Living, 7 Aug. 2017 -
Chinch bugs and sod webworms can linger into fall; control as needed.
— Tom MacCubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, 30 Sep. 2017 -
Moths do not mean sod webworms are feeding; wait until chewing damage is noted to treat.
— Tom MacCubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, 27 May 2017 -
Keep an eye out for large numbers of small tan moths: This indicates a sod webworm infestation that may damage the lawn.
— Dan Gill, NOLA.com, 22 July 2017 -
Kolich also said the webworms arrived earlier than usual in Georgia this year, and in larger numbers.
— Kelly O'Sullivan, Country Living, 7 Aug. 2017 -
When a control is needed for the larva stage, select an insecticide from your garden center for sod webworms and follow the label.
— Tom MacCubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, 10 June 2017 -
These types of nematodes are effective against a variety of pest species including weevils, clearwing borers, cutworms, sod webworms, chinch bugs, and white grubs.
— The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 1 Mar. 2017 -
There are also several hairy species, namely the walnut caterpillar, fall webworm, and sycamore tussock, which are also harmless and commonly found.
— Jefferson County Cooperative Extension, AL.com, 22 Aug. 2017
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