I have been receiving calls this week about
Bagworms devouring evergreens. First, we need to describe what it is we are looking for and its damage. Unfortunately the damage at this time is more noticeable than the insect. The appears as defoliation at the top of the tree leaving nothing bu the stem. The insect is a caterpillar that lives its entire life inside a bag. The bag is fashioned out of whatever is on the tree. It could be pieces of leaf, berries, or twigs and the results are a very
camouflaged appearance. They start out very tiny and result in a capsule over an inch in length. For much more information and control
recommendations please use the link below.
http://www.ca.uky.edu/entomology/entfacts/ef440.asp
