tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post3584864583753735393..comments2024-02-06T16:57:42.394-05:00Comments on The Queen of Seaford: Invasion of the Sod WebwormsJanet, The Queen of Seafordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-63379419784337684902014-06-16T16:01:26.588-04:002014-06-16T16:01:26.588-04:00We are definitely dealing with the wrath of sod we...We are definitely dealing with the wrath of sod webworms here in Florida this time of year.Pro Staff Pest Controlhttp://prostaffpestcontrol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-57431295199062857032012-01-28T17:47:35.983-05:002012-01-28T17:47:35.983-05:00Janet, it does sound like a Sci-Fi movie title. We...Janet, it does sound like a Sci-Fi movie title. We live in an area where there aren't many lawns, so maybe they were on the search for grass. I guess they eat the foliage and the roots will come back, though don't quote me on that.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-77934328066803556182012-01-27T05:02:39.469-05:002012-01-27T05:02:39.469-05:00That blog post title sounds like a SciFi B-movie! ...That blog post title sounds like a SciFi B-movie! An impressive influx - I'm tempted to say that this is yet another indicator that people should have fewer and smaller lawns but if the larvae can utterly destroy whole areas of grass then we'd better hope the birds wake up and smell the breakfast soon. Strange adaptation, to rely on something you then destroy for future generations. Or is it just the topgrowth that is eaten, and the grass regenerates from the roots?Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-62082328889347482602012-01-25T22:57:28.860-05:002012-01-25T22:57:28.860-05:00Julie, Extension service is a great resource. We ...Julie, Extension service is a great resource. We were outside for a good while today, super day!<br /><br />Tatyana, I am calling the birds to stay in my yard for sure!!<br /><br />Critteridder, thanks<br /><br />Julie, no problem. :-)Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-73610479510999809202012-01-25T09:26:00.274-05:002012-01-25T09:26:00.274-05:00Janet, please excuse my overly tired, mommy-addled...Janet, please excuse my overly tired, mommy-addled brain! Somehow, I just didn't put two and two together...of course, I remember now! I would love to meet you. We will definitely need to plan a get-together and talk gardens, flowers, and all things spring-like soon. I look forward to it! Hope you are enjoying the sunshine today--I'm heading out to the greenhouses to started tomatoes and peppers today! Bliss! Have a lovely day!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09643317297830165273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-64252539020505075412012-01-24T22:44:45.407-05:002012-01-24T22:44:45.407-05:00Very interesting! Once in several years we have bi...Very interesting! Once in several years we have big number of caterpillars invading all trees around us. But those are hairy, and it happens in summer. I am glad they are far from your garden! Feed birds!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-45457276218764004942012-01-24T22:35:54.180-05:002012-01-24T22:35:54.180-05:00Janet, how did I miss that you've moved to the...Janet, how did I miss that you've moved to the Upstate? I'm newish to your site, but girl--we're practically neighbors! Welcome to the Upstate!<br /><br />Clemson Extension is such a fantastic resource. I'm the MG liaison for 12 school gardens in Greenville, and I often refer the teachers to the Extension site for great photos and relevant info on pests. It's interesting--even with all of the rain, I haven't seen the worms here (and I'm crossing my fingers that those nasty webworms stay away!)<br /><br />Look forward to reading more of your posts! Hope you enjoyed the respite from the rain today...<br /><br />JulieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09643317297830165273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-57236801852712699442012-01-24T20:47:50.272-05:002012-01-24T20:47:50.272-05:00Monroe (dave), thanks! We have nightcrawlers too. ...Monroe (dave), thanks! We have nightcrawlers too. I remember gathering them as a child for fishing. East New York? Where? Yes, we moved a year and half ago, should update my profile stuff. Queen of All I Survey is pretty good.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-83050796334650234772012-01-24T20:41:46.066-05:002012-01-24T20:41:46.066-05:00Hello Janet -
I saw your Sod Webworms. It's am...Hello Janet -<br />I saw your Sod Webworms. It's amazing the differences in the insect population from region to region. I am unfamiliar with those critters and they appear kind of creepy. <br /><br />Here in east central New York State we have earthworms -sometimes called night crawlers. It's what we typically use on a fish hook. They do come out in droves when it rains. So do the frogs -and they always try and cross the road for some reason.<br /><br />The crows clean up the mess the next day.<br /><br />My compliments on your great looking blog. I, too, like trees. Every one is unique. I don't do much photography. You do a nice job with your camera.<br /><br />I'll check back soon to see what you're up to. BTW, have you moved yet? And been crowned in your new locale?<br /><br />If not, how about "Queen of All I Survey?" :)<br /><br />Dave from Home and Garden 911 dot com<br />PS M. Doke is a pen name I use on another site. I used it here to sign into Blogger. Hope you don't mind.Monroe Dokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295595575558614802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-30743425653117118632012-01-24T20:39:06.521-05:002012-01-24T20:39:06.521-05:00Freda, maybe!! We have big flocks this time of ye...Freda, maybe!! We have big flocks this time of year as well, hope they are after the sod webworms.<br /><br />Bangchik, it was kind of strange to see so many. I have seen earthworms after a rain, but never these. thanks for stopping by, long time no see. <br /><br />Randy, We have some mole activity in the back yard, I know moles like lots of different 'worms'. I hope these sod webworms stay away too.<br /><br />Gardening Under the Influence, yes, I have seen a lot of earthworms, this is new to me.<br /><br />Tina, hahah yes, yuck indeed.<br /><br />Rosey, thumbs down, yes.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-68473587955546505752012-01-24T16:41:34.037-05:002012-01-24T16:41:34.037-05:00Anything brown and squirmy gets a thumbs down for ...Anything brown and squirmy gets a thumbs down for me. Good for the local birds, though!Chloe mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265196480664185330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-68589725027243733002012-01-24T13:39:08.024-05:002012-01-24T13:39:08.024-05:00Yuck! That is a bad pest. Hopefully the birds will...Yuck! That is a bad pest. Hopefully the birds will arrive soon.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-51728491325790076752012-01-24T13:30:01.818-05:002012-01-24T13:30:01.818-05:00I went for a run this morning and noticed a lot of...I went for a run this morning and noticed a lot of worms. Thankfully they were just earthworms fushed out by yesterdays rain, but I will be paying more attention now that I know what to look for.Gardening Under The Influencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07102763467168571931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-85549292784942004212012-01-24T12:10:00.609-05:002012-01-24T12:10:00.609-05:00Janet,
From what I know about these worms is this....Janet,<br />From what I know about these worms is this. They are a favorite food of moles, bad news for the lawn. Get rid of the sod webworms get rid of the moles. Good luck and I hope they stay away.Randy Emmitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10292186655869617897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-61670421316498233912012-01-24T11:49:47.854-05:002012-01-24T11:49:47.854-05:00It will be scary to see too many worms around. Hop...It will be scary to see too many worms around. Hopefully nature will balance things out.....Bangchik and Kakdahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12539360678677230463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-87014069752304777842012-01-24T10:07:45.007-05:002012-01-24T10:07:45.007-05:00Maybe those are on the meadow menu! Flocks of bird...Maybe those are on the meadow menu! Flocks of birds peck at our grass this time of year. Never knew what was going on out there--always assumed earthworms. <br /><br />We're getting much needed rain here.F Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.com