Tag: Annual Bluegrass Weevil (ABW)

Average (±standard error) annual bluegrass weevil larval instar (L1–5) distribution at 10, 17 and 24 days post infestation (DPI) from annual bluegrass, creeping bentgrass, perennial ryegrass, zoysiagrass and hybrid bermudagrass in no-choice bioassays. Columns with the same uppercase letter denote no significant difference in larval recovery between instars (L1–5) within turfgrass species/cultivars. Columns with the same lowercase letter denote no significant differences within recovered larvae by instar (L1–5) between turfgrass species/cultivars at α = 0.05.

Turfgrass chemistry and annual bluegrass weevil survival

April 23, 2026 By and
Strongly associated with annual bluegrass (Poa annua), the pest expanded rapidly beginning in the late 1990s.  ...

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The cause of these collar troubles was a mystery, until it was properly identified as ABW damage. (Photo courtesy of: Quali-Pro)

Know your foe: Annual bluegrass weevil

September 5, 2025 By
Experts warn the pest is spreading to the Midwest. ...

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Examines nematodes as a form of pest control on the course

March 4, 2025 By
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) can control several important turfgrass insect pests, including white grubs, weevils, cutworms and sod webworms. However, most biopesticide research has focused on releasing many EPN strains that may have lost some of their ability to persist effectively ...

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Photo: Lane Tredway, Ph.D

Emerging pests, diseases and weeds to watch in 2025

February 20, 2025 By
Experts from around the industry share what you can expect in 2025. ...

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Nufarm to showcase new products at GCSAA Conference and Trade Show

January 7, 2025 By
Nufarm will feature five new products at its booth, including options to tackle nutsedge, goosegrass and Pythium. ...

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Turf Pest of the Month: Get to know ABW

August 19, 2024 By
With Midwest superintendents now needing to watch for ABW, it’s important to know the warning signs and how to control this potentially damaging pest. ...

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