How do you stop sod web worms?

Sod Webworm Prevention Apply insecticide to your infested lawn in the early evening as this is the time when larvae are most active. Nematodes are a non-chemical alternative. Designed to suppress sod webworm populations, these tiny worms live in the soil and kill webworms.

What is best insecticide for sod webworms?

The natural, soil dwelling bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis or Bt-kurstaki is particularly effective on webworms. Use the easy-to-apply liquid spray (1 Tbsp/ gallon) to hit pests and protect your turf at the first signs of damage.

What kills sod webworm moths?

At the first sign of webworm damage, treat your lawn with Ortho® BugClear™ Insect Killer for Lawns & Landscapes Concentrate. It can be used in a tank sprayer or connected to your hose with the Ortho® Dial N’ Spray Hose End Sprayer. It will start killing webworms, as well as other listed insects, within minutes.

How do you kill sod webworms naturally?

Mix liquid soap and water at a rate of one tablespoon of soap to one gallon of water and drench the soil at the edge of the damaged area (if damage is already apparent) or wherever you suspect a problem.

What is the best natural way to treat webworms?

Water your lawn regularly. Sod webworm caterpillars build their webs in the layer of dry thatch that forms between grass and the earth.

How can I get rid of sod worms from my lawn?

Mix a solution of 2 to 4 tablespoons of dish soap and a gallon of water. Drench 1 square yard of a damaged area of the lawn with the solution. Count the number of sod webworms that emerge during the next 10 minutes. Treat the lawn if more than 15 sod webworms emerge during your test.

How do I get rid of sod worms?

Mix a solution of 2 to 4 tablespoons of dish soap and a gallon of water. Drench 1 square yard of a damaged area of the lawn with the solution. Count the number of sod webworms that emerge during the next 10 minutes. Treat the lawn if more than 15 sod webworms emerge during your test.