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Research-Based Turfgrass Insect Resources

Helping golf course superintendents, lawn care professionals, extension agents, and homeowners

identify and manage turfgrass pests.

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Identify an Insect

Use our interactive diagnostic key

Turf Insect Fact Sheets

Species info. and management

Pest Tracking Maps

Current pest activity across NC

Pesticide Credit Courses

Earn recertification credits

Field Guides

Common insects of wildflowers and turf

Latest Updates

News, alerts, and research highlights

Current Turf Alerts

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Japanese Beetle

High Activity

As adult control lessens, larval control should be increasing.

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White Grubs

Moderate Activity

Activity has peaked and is currently winding down.

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Fall Armyworm

Low Activity

Activity is expected to increase in the coming months.

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Featured Resources

NEW Pesticide Recertification Courses
NEW Pesticide Recertification Courses
Arthropod Pests of North Carolina Turf
Common Insects of Wildflower plantings in North Carolina
Interactive Fall Armyworm Map
ABW Management Guide
FAW Management Guide
Fire Ant Management Decision Guide

Meet the Billeisen Lab

Our team of graduate students, undergraduates, and staff is led by Dr. Terri Billesen.

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