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Our Insect & Pest Control blog category covers everything you need to know about the abundance of common lawn and garden grubs, worms, insects and rodents. Learn how to get control of whatever creatures are plaguing your lawn in this Sod University category.
How to Get Rid of Moles
Moles are ground-dwelling carnivores that can cause your lawn and garden major havoc. These feisty pests eat insects in your lawn.
Read MoreInvasion of the Fall Armyworms
Today we are sharing our best tips and tricks to identify fall armyworms and learn to rid your yard of these unwelcome autumnal guests.
Read MoreSod Webworms in Home Lawns
Do you suspect a sod webworm issue in your lawn? Discover how to identify, prevent and treat a sod webworm invasion at home.
Read MoreHow to Do a Soap Flush Test
A soap flush test requires a mixture of dish detergent and water that, once applied, forces insects to the surface of the soil.
Read MoreHow to Control May and June Beetles
May and June beetles are lawn and garden scarab beetles known mostly for their larva that can cause significant damage to turfgrass.
Read MoreWhat are Plant-Parasitic Nematodes and How to Control Them
Learn about plant-parasitic nematodes, symptoms of infestations and the proper measures to take to prevent and control nematodes.
Read MoreFall Strategies for Spring Insect Control
Fall is the perfect time to start taking actionable prevention steps for insect control before spring comes around.
Read MoreHow to Get Rid of Grubs
Learn how to treat grub worm infestations in this all-inclusive grub worm guide featuring Clemson University Entomologist, Dr. J.C. Chong.
Read MoreBermuda Grass Insect Control
Many lawn lovers enjoy the look bermuda grass brings to home landscapes. […]
Read MoreChinch Bug Treatment in Florida St. Augustine Lawns
Different grasses are prone to certain insects. Zoysia, for example, tends to […]
Read MoreInsect Control in Your St. Augustine Lawn
Some of the most common insects found in St. Augustine are chinch bugs, fall armyworms, sod webworms, billbugs, grub worms and mole crickets.
Read MoreInsect Control in Your Zoysia Lawn
Find out which bugs, grubs and worms commonly plague zoysia grass lawns so that you know how to fight them off.
Read MoreHow to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles
Japanese beetles are one of the adults stages for grub worms that frequently infest lawns. Learn how to prevent & treat these pesky insects.
Read MoreSpittlebug Prevention & Control
Have you noticed little black insects with red strips hopping around your lawn? If so, you may have a spittlebug infestation.
Read MoreInsect Identification
Are insects invading your lawn? Arm yourself with knowledge about which species might be present and how to defend your turf.
Read MoreCommon Spring and Summer Lawn Insects
With the spring and summer seasons comes pesky insects, bugs and grubs. Keep your lawn from being taken over with our treatment solutions.
Read MoreHow to Use Bifen XTS and Bifen L/P for Insect Control
Bifen XTS Liquid Insecticide and Bifen L/P Insecticide Granules serve as great tools to control the most common of lawn insects.
Read MoreWhy Do Warm Season Lawns Turn Brown?
During the summer, warm season grasses are at their peak. When temperatures drop and remain below 65 degrees, warm season grasses go dormant.
Read MoreInsect Killer – The Best for Home Lawns
Sod University compiles a list of the top-rated, most popular and effective insect killers available to homeowners.
Read MoreWhat is a Billbug and How to Control Them
A billbug is a weevil or snout-beetle that, in its larval form, can cause damage to your lawn and is often misdiagnosed as drought stress.
Read MoreHow to Use Spectracide Triazicide Insect Killer for Lawns and Landscapes Concentrate
This Sod University article covers information on properly using the popular product, Spectracide Triazicide, on outdoor insects and bugs.
Read MoreHow to Choose a Company for Lawn Care Treatment
Learn about what you should look for in a lawn treatment company that applies control products to your lawn.
Read MoreBugs That Bite: A Closer Look at Arthropods
Learn more about the malaria mosquito, deer fly and many more bugs and insects that fall under the arthropod category.
Read MoreMole Cricket Control
Take a closer look at what a mole cricket is, how to identify a mole cricket issue and how to solve infestations and recover from damage.
Read MoreFire Ant Control
The truth is that fire ants are an invasive species and must be dealt with; ignoring a fire ant problem will only allow the issue to worsen.
Read MoreHow to Control Mosquitoes in Your Lawn and Garden
It’s time to reclaim your outdoor living by learning how to control mosquitoes in your lawn and garden for a pest-free landscape.
Read MoreEMPIRE Zoysia is Chinch Bug Resistant
Chinch bugs don’t like setting up camp in EMPIRE Zoysia, the proven zoysia grass that thrives where other grasses simply can’t.
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