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 ...

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 ...

What are Sod Webworms and Signs of Damage? Sod webworm, also known as lawn moths, are white to tan-colored moths that appear to randomly flit over your lawn’s canopy during the summer as you walk ...

We have spent the past month dealing with what we believe are sod webworms. We have thousands of the little moths fluttering around in our grass and bushes. We have tried both bifenthrin granules and ...

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 ...

Tunneling and root damage: Mole crickets burrow beneath the soil surface, creating extensive tunnel systems as they feed on roots and organic matter. These tunnels can disrupt the integrity of the ...

On the ninth of August I noticed the first tropical sod webworm damage of the year in my St. Augustine grass lawn. So, by now I’m sure many of you have the damage in your lawns. It’s typical this time ...

On the ninth of August I noticed the first tropical sod webworm damage of the year in my St. Augustine grass lawn. So, by now I am sure many of you have the damage in your lawns. It is typical this ...