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 ...

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 ...

(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 ...

Are you starting to notice brown patches in your yard? Sod webworms could be the scourge behind your dying lawn. The small creatures are known to be most active in the Gulf region in July and August, ...

QUESTION: Last year, we had a lot of damage to our St. Augustine lawn from sod webworms. My husband re-sodded over the damaged areas, and that grass also died. We now are ready to add fill to the yard ...

QUESTION: Like many houses in our area, we have spent the past month dealing with what we believe are sod webworms. We easily have thousands of the little moths fluttering around in our grass, bushes ...

Today on your lawn and garden we’re talking about a worm that can cause a big problem in the yard and that worm is called what? The Sod Webworm. This is the time of the year it’s active so you need to ...

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 ...

Gardeners should monitor lawns for tropical sod webworms and consider applying a low-nitrogen fertilizer in early fall. Fall is an ideal time to apply fire ant bait, manage standing water to prevent ...

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Army worms, sod webworms, mosquitoes, gray leaf spot, chinch bugs, nutrient deficiencies, weeds, heat, vines, fire ants, lace bugs, rats, flies, fleas, termites and roaches seem to be dominating the ...

Q: For the past three years, I have had healthy and robust ruellias. The plants are virtually indestructible and easy to grow and maintain. However, over the past few months each has suddenly ...