By Terri BilleisenStarting Summer 2022, we are operating a network of collaborators across the state to help monitor for key turfgrass insect pests. This year, we will... |entomology, Turffiles
By Terri BilleisenWhy Didn’t Anyone Tell Us It Was Going to Happen? Dr. Rick Brandenburg Similar to 2020, the year 2021 brought us a lot of surprises... |NC State, Turffiles
By Terri BilleisenThis has been an exceptionally busy year for fall armyworms so far and reports of damage are more numerous and widespread than what we have... |NC State, Turffiles
By Terri BilleisenFall armyworms (FAW) are here and starting to cause significant damage in some parts of the state. FAW activity in NC generally ranges from late... |NC State
By Terri BilleisenIf you’re familiar with ground pearls, you may normally envision small, pearl-like cysts or slightly larger pink females (Fig. 1, 2) found in turfgrass attached... |NC State, Turffiles
By Terri BilleisenAlthough fire ants are active (and can forage!) in NC from February through November, they are especially prevalent when temperatures are warm and following periods...
