Large patch, caused by the fungus Rhizoctonia solani, is one of the most damaging diseases of warm-season turf species such as centipedegrass, St. Augustinegrass, zoysiagrass, and seashore paspalum. Bermudagrass rarely sustains significant damage from large patch and grows of out the symptoms quickly when the disease does occur. In general, development begins in the fall […]
Lots of homeowners have been expressing concern over the appearance of various warm-season turfgrasses this spring. Bermudagrass, centipedegrass, zoysiagrass, and St Augustinegrass have all been slow to get going this spring. Conversely, cool-season grasses like tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, ryegrasses, and creeping bentgrass have thrived by our extended spring conditions. Just a quick recap, our […]
Mole Cricket Adult, photo by M. Bertone (NCSU)Recognize these guys? Over the past several years, mole crickets have become a serious turf pest in the eastern and southern parts of the state, especially along the North Carolina coast. This year, with a mild winter/warm spring and considerable rainfall, mole crickets have become a big problem […]
Originally Posted by Terri Billeisen from NC State Recognize these giant flying insects around your porch lights at night? Although commonly mistaken for mosquitoes, they are crane flies and although the larvae can be a pest of turfgrass, particularly in the northeastern US, the adults are mostly a nuisance since they do not rely on […]