Wichita homeowners have a new battle that hasn’t been seen here since the early 2000’s. Armyworms are ravenous little critters that usually stay to the south of us, but this year they have traveled north to feast, on our lawns! Armyworms are actually not worms at all, but moth larvae. These pests like to burrow about an inch into the ground to pupate. This stage in their life cycle can last about a month and they will get to around 2 inches in length. Do not let the short duration fool you, your lawn can be destroyed in that amount of time, sometimes these pests invade by the thousands.
Have you noticed dead spots in your yard lately? This is a sign you may have been infested with Armyworms. When they eat your lawn this thins it out and the summer sun scorches these areas. Once they become moths they are no longer deadly to your lawn, they will just fly away to start the cycle over. Until this transformation is complete they are hungry and will consume as much of your lawn as they can. If you start to see dead patches in your lawn with no other explanation you, will want to call All Star Pest Control immediately. The bigger they are, the harder they are to exterminate, don’t wait. Ask about our guarantee! 316.854.3096
