Chinch bugs are the most serious insect pests of St. Augustine Grass in Central Florida. These sap-sucking pests can be found infesting lawns year-round, but cause the most damage in…
Zoysiagrass lawns are gaining popularity in Central Florida. Most homeowners opt for this grass because of its soft feel or due to its drought tolerance (by the way – this…
"Help! These little white moths are everywhere! They're in my lawn, my shrubs, and my trees! Some are even coming inside my home! There are thousands of them!" The sudden…
The sudden invasion of thousands of white moths in the landscape is a common concern! Every spring through summer, we get many phone calls from concerned homeowners and landscapers about…
Zoysiagrass is an attractive turfgrass that is gaining popularity in Florida. As with other turfgrasses, Zoysiagrass is susceptible to numerous insect pests and diseases. Of recent particular importance is the…
Large Patch Fungus In St. Augustinegrass Lawn Large Patch Fungus (Rhizoctonia solani) is a cool-season disease of turfgrass. Until recently, this disease was known as Brown Patch Fungus. In Central…
Blanket Crabgrass growing in St. Augustinegrass Crabrass is one of the most problematic weeds in residential and commercial landscapes. A number of years ago there was a selective herbicide available…
