Managing lance nematodes in warm-season turfgrass October 2021 Lance nematodes are an elusive foe, difficult to diagnose and poorly controlled by current nematicides. A study aimed to refine thresholds and identify ideal extraction method and sampling time.
Managing root-knot nematodes in warm-season turfgrass September 2021 A nematologist outlines the life cycle and behavior of these microscopic organisms, a new method for diagnosis, and current tools for control.
Rhodesgrass mealybug in turf April 2021 The invasive insect is an emerging pest of both cool- and warm-season greens. Entomologists detail its life cycle, cultural and biological controls, and findings from recent insecticide experiments.
Measuring beneficial predator activity in turf March 2021 Spiders, ants and other natural predators of destructive turf pests leave little trace of their presence. To learn more about them and maximize their benefits, researchers got craft-y.
Spring management of annual bluegrass weevil March 2021 New findings on the reproductive phenology and feeding patterns of ABW during spring emergence suggest a need for changes to management practices to achieve more effective control.
Turf insects: Looking for bugs in all the right places November 2020 To best manage turf pests, superintendents must first don their detective hats. A turf entomologist details the different insect-monitoring techniques and which work for tracking which insects.
Protect trees and shrubs from ‘super pests’ May 2020 An arborist and entomologist offer a roster of the “super pests” of woody plants, symptoms to watch for, and strategies to keep these threats at bay.
Risk thresholds for lance nematodes in turfgrass March 2020 A nematologist takes a close look at the relationship between lance nematodes and turf health, and how nematicides factor in.
Attracting bats to golf courses February 2020 In the first-ever study of bat activity on golf courses, a wildlife biologist looked at which golfscape habitats these prolific pest predators prefer, revealing ways superintendents can better support them.
Wildflowers bring in beneficial insects February 2020 Incorporating flowering plants on golf courses is a well-known strategy for aiding pollinators, but the practice offers another perk: attracting predatory and parasitic insects for natural pest control.
Jumpin’ jiminy! Jumping worms on golf courses January 2020 This invasive pest — whose castings degrade soil — has no approved chemical controls. Here’s a look at preventive measures and the latest research on foiling these ruinous wigglers.
Imidacloprid efficacy for white grub control May 2019 Do thatch and microbial degradation affect imidacloprid’s ability to suppress these doubly destructive insects?
Pyrethroid resistance affects efficacy of insecticides on ABW January 2019 Field research shows a correlation between pyrethroid resistance level in ABW populations and reduced efficacy of adulticides and larvicides from several insecticide classes.
Annual bluegrass weevil cross-resistance to insecticides January 2019 Annual bluegrass weevil adults resistant to pyrethroids show resistance to or increased tolerance of insecticides from several other insecticide classes.
Bermudagrass mite: Searching for management solutions December 2018 Little is known about this pest and how its damage can be prevented. Here, a look at potential controls, plus summaries of current and future research.
Annual bluegrass weevil overwintering in golf course natural areas October 2018 What effect do different vegetation management practices in golf course natural areas have on weevil winter mortality?
Insecticide efficacy in turfgrass focus of Penn State study August 23, 2018 Researchers are halfway through a field study on the residual activity of imidacloprid, an insecticide popular for grub control that has recently shown a decline in effectiveness.
Ground pearls in turf July 2018 Ground pearls are a persistent pest in turfgrass growing in sandy soils from North Carolina to Southern California. Here, a look at the ground pearl’s life stages, the search for chemical controls, and the best current means of addressing it.
Nematode updates for cool- and warm-season turf April 25, 2018 Turfgrass experts offer the latest recommendations for effective nematode control, and share lessons learned from the first full year of use of the nematicide Indemnify.
Turfgrass insect management: The windshield or the bug October 2017 A well-thought-out agronomic plan for turfgrass insect control can help superintendents steer clear of potentially big setbacks.