Which pest is most closely associated with feeding on spider webs?

• A. Plaster Bagworm larvae
• B. Crickets
• C. Pillbugs
• D. Roof rats

Answer: (A)

Plaster bagworm larvae are closely associated with feeding on spider webs. These case-bearing larvae live in homes and feed on silk and spider webs, often leaving small, flattened cases on walls, window sills, or corners. Their diet centers on organic debris like webs, making them a telltale sign when you notice webbing or suspect an infestation.

The other pests don’t rely on spider silk for food. Crickets mainly eat plant material and insects, pillbugs (woodlice) prefer decaying organic matter in moist areas, and roof rats are opportunistic feeders that don’t target spider webs as a food source. So the pest most linked to spider webs is plaster bagworm larvae.