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Is this the dreaded sod worm
Posted on 9/26/20 at 11:08 am
Posted on 9/26/20 at 11:08 am
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Posted on 9/26/20 at 11:22 am to tbrud
I'm far from an expert, but it looks similar to my issue. I just bumped my thread from a couple of weeks ago. There is some hope to treat it. Do you have an issue with moths in your yard? Once I realized the number of moths I had, that was my aha moment.
Posted on 9/26/20 at 11:34 am to notbilly
Have moths in empty lot next to my yard.
Posted on 9/26/20 at 11:52 am to tbrud
Those teeth marks on the grass , are good indicators.
They should slow down or stop with cooler weather.
They should slow down or stop with cooler weather.
Posted on 9/26/20 at 1:31 pm to tbrud
Bought my nitro-phos Bug Out yesterday...little bastards will die soon.
Posted on 9/26/20 at 2:34 pm to tbrud
Yours may already be done feeding. Maybe not. Either way, get some Anderson’s Duocide from Amazon and put it down or hold it for next year when they return. I struggled with the worms for a few years and last year started putting this down in the evening immediately when I first see damage (check every day or two). This kills them instantly and grass has a full recovery.
This post was edited on 9/26/20 at 4:35 pm
Posted on 9/26/20 at 3:26 pm to meeple
Thanks for the info
Posted on 9/26/20 at 7:50 pm to tbrud
yes...
Posted on 9/28/20 at 9:40 am to notbilly
quote:
Do you have an issue with moths in your yard?
What do the moths indicate? My backyard is roughly 1/2 acre of grass and I have large brown patches similar to what OP posted. The area of my yard opposite of the brown patches has thousands of moths in it recently.
Posted on 9/28/20 at 9:42 am to Jblac15
quote:
What do the moths indicate? My backyard is roughly 1/2 acre of grass and I have large brown patches similar to what OP posted. The area of my yard opposite of the brown patches has thousands of moths in it recently.
Moths are the adult version of the worms that cause the damage. It could be they are moving to fresh grass to lay next round of eggs.
Posted on 9/28/20 at 10:30 am to MikeD
That makes sense.
Posted on 9/28/20 at 5:45 pm to MikeD
Anyone know if this cool front will take care of them?
Posted on 9/28/20 at 7:39 pm to CrawKing
Advocate article on sod webworms and how to treat
Says the cool weather will slow the life cycle but not kill them out.
Says the cool weather will slow the life cycle but not kill them out.
Posted on 9/28/20 at 8:27 pm to Twenty 49
I put down Talstar in May and June For mole crickets. I do see a couple small spots that seem to be webworm damage. Should I go ahead and spread the rest of the bag? I guess it won’t hurt. Or is it too late.
Posted on 9/28/20 at 8:29 pm to Art Vandelay
Put it out
Posted on 9/28/20 at 9:30 pm to Art Vandelay
Article says spray is better, but if you have granular on hand go for it.
quote:
To help control sod webworms, use an insecticide with the active ingredient bifenthrin. LSU AgCenter entomologist Sebe Brown recommends liquid rather than granular applications for better control. You will need to retreat the lawn again in seven days to kill any newly hatched eggs.
Posted on 9/29/20 at 9:46 am to Twenty 49
Might do both
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