Across the state, lawns are in trouble. Sod webworms are the main culprit this year, said LSU AgCenter Extension specialist Ron Strahan. “The numbers are biblical," Strahan said. "We have observed ...

There are so many great things about summer, but it’s also prime insect season. Oftentimes, common summer insects will continue to cause problems into the fall months. While flying insects can be a ...

CHECK FOR LAWN PESTS: Some lawns are being damaged by sod webworms. Large, browned-out areas that exceed 1,000 square feet can occur almost overnight. You may notice numerous small, tan or gray moths ...

No one has asked yet about the multitude of moths that fly in a zigzag fashion just above grass level and are especially noticeable while mowing. Perhaps the reason the question hasn't come up yet is ...

The Florida Entomologist, Vol. 57, No. 3 (Sep., 1974), pp. 275-279 (5 pages) Insecticides were evaluated on tropical sod webworms, Herpetogramma phaeopteralis Guenee, on Bermudagrass and on southern ...

Question. Clusters of mushrooms are forming in our yard. How did they start growing, and is there a control? Answer. Folklore suggests mushrooms popping up in lawns is where the devil churned his ...

The need for lawn maintenance hits a peak in summer. Besides the constant mowing, watering is needed in dry spells and pests like insects, diseases and weeds may need to be dealt with. Mid- to ...

As the summer progresses, so do the many ailments afflicting our lawns. One of the major pests we’ve been seeing pop up lately is the tropical sod webworm. The tropical sod webworm (Herpetogramma ...

(09/18/20) 2020 has definitely been one for the history books. COVID-19, murder hornets, Hurricane Laura and now Hurricane Sally hitting our Gulf neighbors to the east. This week is no exception for ...

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While putting some Tirade and Grubz Out on my mom's lawn for that "nasty rascal, the chinch bug" at dark a few days ago, I noticed many moths flying around as I pushed my spreader. These moths were ...