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Any Entomologists here?

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Posted on July 18, 2017 at 08:20:01
Alpha Al
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I have a decorative evergreen shrub at my shop (I believe a Leyland Cypress) that is dying from some type of infestation. It's full of these cocoons that contain a worm.

Any idea what they are, and how to deal with it? I assume there is some type of spray I could use, but what?

 

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bagworm , posted on July 18, 2017 at 09:28:53
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nt
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PS I'm not an entomologist but, posted on July 18, 2017 at 09:31:48
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I sure enjoy a little entomology humor; don't we all? ;-)

all the best,
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RE: Any Entomologists here?, posted on July 18, 2017 at 12:09:26
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 Bacillus Thuringiensis is soil-dwelling bacterium, commonly used as a biological pesticide for caterpillars.

 

RE: Any Entomologists here?, posted on July 18, 2017 at 12:19:28
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 If they are already in the cocoon you don't need to worry about them because they will turn into a moth or butterfly and won't eat your plant. If there are still worms actively feeding (not in a cocoon) get a BT (Bacillus thuringiensis) product from your local nursery or home depot or lowes. You spray this on the entire plant and as the worms feed on the plant the BT gets into their gut and they stop feeding immediately and die within a few days. It is a completely safe product that is used to control worms in organic agriculture.

 

Haha! His 'toons are so good! (n/t), posted on July 18, 2017 at 16:43:43
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That cartoon REALLY bugs me... N/T, posted on July 18, 2017 at 17:24:52
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:) NT, posted on July 18, 2017 at 18:29:54
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 nt

 

RE: Any Entomologists here?, posted on July 18, 2017 at 18:54:36
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 I have not seen any worms, but they apparently were there because of the hundreds of cocoons and lots of dead plant.

I've been picking cocoons off by hand.

They nearly killed the entire plant in a month's time.

 

If it's bag worms, posted on July 19, 2017 at 09:33:02
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 This stuff worked for me.
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