To keep plaster bagworms from taking up residence inside of your home, it is important to use air-conditioners and dehumidifiers to reduce humidity levels. Plaster bagworms like to feed on dust, lint, and spiderwebs. Therefore, vacuum and dust regularly to remove these common food sources from your home.
How do you keep bagworms away?
Or, Control Bagworms with Chemicals
An insecticide with malathion, diazinon, or carbaryl (such as Ortho Tree & Shrub Insect Killer, available on Amazon) can rid you of a bagworm problem if applied to bushes and trees when the worms are still young larvae.
How do I get rid of bagworms in my house?
- Clean your home. Your best line of defense against bagworms is your vacuum cleaner. ...
- Store your clothes properly. Since bagworms eat wool fibers, restrict their access to wool. ...
- Remove larvae from inside the home. If you find larvae in the house, remove them. ...
- Replace rotting wood. ...
- Spray insecticide as necessary.
