NCSU: ENT/ort-100 BEES IN TURF
Ground-nesting bees generally prefer nesting in areas with morning sun exposure and well-drained soils containing little organic matter. Burrows are excavated in areas of bare ground or sparse vegetation. These bees usually avoid damp soils. ... [... more]
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NCSU: ENT/ort-63 CICADA KILLER WASP
CAUTION: This information was developed for North Carolina and may not apply to other areas. A noticeable mound of soil surrounds the burrow of each cicada killer wasp. Since colonies of burrows are common, infested lawns usually contain several ... [... more]
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NCSU: ENT/ort-44 JAPANESE BEETLE
JAPANESE BEETLE, Popillia japonica Newman, Scarabiidae, COLEOPTERA First reported in North America in 1916, the Japanese beetle now occurs in most of the eastern United States. The beetles feed on over 275 different kinds of shade and fruit ... [... more]
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NCSU: ENT/ort-12 SCOLIID WASPS
R. L. Brandenburg & J. R. Baker, Extension Entomologists CAUTION This information was developed for North Carolina and may not apply to other areas. Scoliid wasps are dark in color, often metalic, relatively large, robust, slightly hairy insects ... [... more]
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NCSU: ENT/ort-08 SOD WEBWORMS
SOD WEBWORMS, Crambus and Pediasia species, Pyralidae, LEPIDOPTERA Adult-The moths are 1/2 to 3/4 in. long. They have a prominent snout. The forewings are brown or dull ash gray with a whitish streak from the base to the margin; the hind wings ... [... more]
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NCSU: ENT/ort-97 Twolined Spittlebug
R.L. Brandenburg, S. Bambara & J. R. Baker, Extension Entomologists CAUTION: This information is for North Carolina and may not apply to other areas. Twolined Spittlebug, Prosapia bicinta (Say), Cercopidiae, HOMOPTERA General Information The ... [... more]
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NCSU Plant Disease Information Notes -- Turfgrass
For the most exciting new information, go to the TurfFiles Publications Index. Diseases of Turfgrasses on Athletic Fields in North Carolina (TURF-003) Long-Term Management Practices for Prevention of Turf Diseases (TURF-007) Turfgrass Disease ... [... more]
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Long-Term Turf Management Practices for Prevention
Long-term management for disease control in lawns emphasizes good basic turfgrass management practices. These practices include the selection of the best adapted grass for the site, proper site preparation, proper management and the use of ... [... more]
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