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White Spider web on Tree... #197416
Asked July 07, 2014, 8:13 PM EDT
White Spider web on Tree
Montgomery County Maryland
Expert Response
The webbing you see is caused by the Fall Webworm. This insect has two generations per year, one in spring and a larger one in fall. The damage inflicted by the caterpillars is minimal although the infested tree looks unattractive for a period of time. If you can reach the webbing, simply disrupt it with a stick and expose the caterpillars to birds. It is not practical to spray these insects unless they attack a small tree that has not become established.
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