By Terri Billeisen Once again, it’s time for ABW season. We have been monitoring sites in western NC since the beginning of February. Adult numbers have been... |entomology, NC State, Turffiles
By Terri BilleisenDoes this look familiar? I’ve received A LOT of questions this month about these mounds with pencil eraser-sized holes appearing in the landscape. More often... |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... |Turffiles
By Terri BilleisenYou know which turf insect responds fastest to four days of constant rain followed by 80 degree weather? Fire ants. You may have noticed the... |Turffiles
By Terri BilleisenMay is usually our craziest time for ABW activity, both in terms of adults and larval damage. This year, despite the crazy weather fluctuations, will... |Turffiles
By Terri Billeisen Recognize these guys? Over the past several years, mole crickets have become a serious turf pest in the eastern and southern parts of the...
