At first I thought maybe they were from my garbage man as he drives across.
Issue with Worms Dropping from Trees? From: Kim Martin City: Hamilton, IL: We live in a heavily wooded area and in the last week there have been a lot of small white worm type creatures covering our drive way. They resemble a piece of rice so I am wondering if they could be maggots. At first I thought maybe they were from my garbage man as he. Jul 21, Larvae feed on young leaves, and large populations of inchworms can defoliate entire trees. They may spin downward on strands of silk, dropping on people, picnic tables and automobiles.
Insecticides are most effective after eggs have hatched and when larvae are small, according to the University of Rhode Island. Apr 24, San Antonio Express News GARDENING, Etc. Sunday, April 24, By Molly Keck. This past week our office has been overwhelmed with calls from homeowners wondering what are the “little worms falling out of trees” that seem to be plaguing our city.