G73-4 Bagworms (Revised June 1987)

Authors

Frederick P. Baxendale, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

1973

Document Type

Article

Comments

© 1973, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

Bagworms can damage juniper, arborvitae, pine, and spruce. Description, life history, and control are discussed in this publication.

The bagworm is native to the United States and is found in eastern Nebraska. Bagworms feed on many species of trees and shrubs, but are most common on junipers. They are rarely a serious problem on deciduous trees, except when larvae move away from evergreens.