
07/27/2025
Spotted strange little bags or messy webs in your trees lately?
You might be looking at bagworms or fall webworms — two pests that show up strong in Kansas City right about now.
Bagworms:
- Look like tiny pinecone-shaped “bags” hanging from branches
- Can strip evergreen trees like arborvitae, spruce, and juniper
- Hard to spot until they’ve done real damage
Webworms:
- Build large, messy silk tents in the outer ends of branches
- Often show up in hackberry, walnut, pecan, and mulberry trees
- Not usually deadly — but they sure are ugly
Now’s the time to check your trees and take action before damage spreads. Early treatment is way easier (and cheaper) than trying to reverse the damage later.
Need a second opinion? We're happy to take a look. https://www.martzbroslawn.com/tree-doctor/consult-a-certified-arborist/