{"id":12313,"date":"2021-04-06T10:08:32","date_gmt":"2021-04-06T14:08:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/f.expertsnutrite.com\/how-to-identify-treat-and-prevent-sod-webworms\/"},"modified":"2021-11-30T11:16:27","modified_gmt":"2021-11-30T16:16:27","slug":"how-to-identify-treat-and-prevent-sod-webworms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/f.expertsnutrite.com\/en\/blog\/2021\/04\/06\/how-to-identify-treat-and-prevent-sod-webworms\/","title":{"rendered":"How to identify, treat and prevent sod webworms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
What is the sod webworm?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Also known as the grass moth, the sod webworm is a small, beige-colored moth. When adult, the moths do not cause any damage to lawns. It is the larvae of these moths that can ravage a lawn in a very short time. To maintain a durable and healthy lawn, here’s how to identify them, treat them and prevent them from appearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do you identify it ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The first thing you need to know is that the larvae of the moth lives near the roots and feeds on the blades of grass. During an infestation, patches of grass will begin to turn brown. Look for patches where the grass is very dry. Look near the roots and if you see small white cylinders, which appear to be made of fine webbing, this is a bad sign. In the evening, you may also see caterpillars, which can be \u00bc to \u00be of an inch long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, if you notice small butterflies flying over the grass at dusk or when you mow, it’s a sign of a sod webworm infestation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n