Despite the name, fall webworms start showing up on Central Alabama trees well before autumn. Silky, tent-like nests are already appearing at branch tips on pecan, persimmon, and sweetgum trees across the Birmingham area.
Larvae feed on leaves enclosed within the nest, and a heavy infestation on a small ornamental tree can strip a meaningful portion of its canopy. Established, healthy trees usually tolerate the damage, but younger or heat-stressed trees are more vulnerable this summer.
ACE Tree Service's ISA Certified Arborist assesses webworm nests for Birmingham, Hoover, and Trussville homeowners to determine whether a specific case needs treatment or ongoing monitoring.
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A close-up photo of a fall webworm nest at a branch tip, or a wider shot of an affected tree from a real ACE job site.
Canva text suggestion: "Webworm Nests Are Already Showing Up" or "Know the Signs Before They Spread"