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Is bagworms a problem in Indiana?

Answered for Westfield, Hamilton County.

A routine annual problem on Indiana evergreen hedging. In Westfield, overwhelmingly young planted stock rather than inherited woodland, with ash removed from the picture by emerald ash borer. If the 18-foot mature-height limit in §92.02 stands as written, Westfield's tree lawns are effectively limited to small ornamentals — no future large shade canopy over the street by design — but that section could not be independently verified and should be confirmed before it is relied on. An evergreen stripped by bagworms usually does not regrow those needles — arborvitae and spruce don't refoliate bare wood.

Westfield's canopy and what's at risk

Overwhelmingly young planted stock rather than inherited woodland, with ash removed from the picture by emerald ash borer. If the 18-foot mature-height limit in §92.02 stands as written, Westfield's tree lawns are effectively limited to small ornamentals — no future large shade canopy over the street by design — but that section could not be independently verified and should be confirmed before it is relied on.

What to look for

Small spindle-shaped bags hanging from branches, made of the tree's own needles. Often mistaken for cones.

Whether the tree can be saved

An evergreen stripped by bagworms usually does not regrow those needles — arborvitae and spruce don't refoliate bare wood. Catching them early is the difference between a treatment and a replacement.

Timing in Hamilton County

Spray in June when the larvae are small. After midsummer the bags are sealed and spraying does nothing — at that point picking them off by hand is the only option that works.

Crews near Westfield

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Xanderbuilt Tree Care

820 E Main St, Westfield, IN 46074

5.047
  • Tree Removal
  • Tree Trimming
  • Stump Grinding
  • +2

We had an issue with a fairly new tree that was planted in the front lawn. The Xanderbuilt staff came out and diagnosed the issue of compacted clay…

David Barrabee · 2 years ago · Google
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Anthony’s Tree Service & Landscape

14706 Harvest Dr, Carmel, IN 46032

4.980
  • Tree Removal
  • Tree Trimming
  • Stump Grinding
  • +2

Anthony and his team did an excellent job of removing multiple trees in my back and side yard, along with stump grinding. They also did a bunch of…

Frances Russell · 4 months ago · Google
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Rogers Tree Service & Landscaping LLC

14500 Dublin Dr, Carmel, IN 46033

4.968
  • Tree Removal
  • Tree Trimming
  • Stump Grinding
  • +2

I have no words and I am truly speechless at the work Roger and his crew did on my home! I received a few quotes and not only was Roger competitive…

David M. Johnson · 2 months ago · Google
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SavATree - Tree Service & Lawn Care

4621 E 146th St, Carmel, IN 46033

4.8222
  • Tree Removal
  • Tree Trimming
  • Stump Grinding
  • +2

The entire staff is great to work with and, while they are a bit expensive, they do careful work and are extremely professional. In a previous…

David Morris · a month ago · Google
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Tree Of Life Tree Service & Landscaping

152 Lotus Dr Apt 1, Carmel, IN 46032

4.994
  • Tree Removal
  • Tree Trimming
  • Stump Grinding
  • +2

Romeo and his crew did a fantastic job for us! Trimmed back two large red maple trees that were very overgrown, cut down a pine tree and ground up…

Alex Miller · 2 months ago · Google
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Premier Tree Care

605 Sheridan Rd Unit 5303, Noblesville, IN 46060

4.616
  • Tree Removal
  • Tree Trimming
  • Stump Grinding
  • +2

Eric and his assistant were very efficient and effective in the lower branch pruning of my three Norway Spruce trees. Eric was very detailed in his…

Jim Eggleston · 10 months ago · Google

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