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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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Pest Tracking Maps
Receritfication Videos

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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 winds down, larval control should be increasing.

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White Grubs

Moderate Activity

Activity has peaked and 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

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NEW Pesticide Recertification Courses

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Common Insects of Wildflower plantings in North Carolina

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Arthropod Pests of North Carolina Turf

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Interactive Fall Armyworm Map

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ABW Management Guide

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FAW Management Guide

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Fire Ant Management Decision Guide

View the decision guide

Meet the Billeisen Lab

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

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What’s New

Annual Bluegrass Weevil Time!

Ground-nesting bees: Mounds for Days

Chinch Bugs are Out!

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publications, and other updates.