Worms devouring my fern - Ask Extension
Wondering what kind of worm this is that is eating my Fern and how I can get rid of it. Also what kind of fern is that?
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Worms devouring my fern #753575
Asked June 02, 2021, 3:36 PM EDT
Wondering what kind of worm this is that is eating my Fern and how I can get rid of it. Also what kind of fern is that?
Anoka County Minnesota
Expert Response
The insect is a Sawfly. They are very destructive. Here is a link: Mowing practices for healthy lawns | UMN Extension
I cannot identify your fern from the photo but it probably is Lady Fern.
Ok so how do I eradicate a sawfly? Not excited about chemicals but not afraid of them either.
Thanks, Bryan
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I am sorry. It seems I gave you the wrong link. It is extremely hard for me to enlarge the photo enough to count the number of prolegs. Sawflies | UMN Extension
