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Tropical Sod Webworms are Wreaking Havoc on Louisiana Lawns

Tropical sod webworms (Herpetogramma spp.) are creating havoc on home lawns, especially St. Augustinegrass. I am seeing sod webworms and to a lesser extent armyworms in the same yards. At least every other St. Augustinegrass yard in Baton Rouge has some degree of damage. These two moth larvae together have caused more damage than I have ever seen in home lawns.

Controlling Weeds in Lawns

Simple and common materials to control weeds in lawns.

Weed and Feed Damage

Weeding and feeding are two different operations. Sometimes they can be done in combination, but not always and not for best results.

Louisiana Plant Pathology: St. Augustine Decline

St. Augustine disease is a virus disease that affects St. Augustine grass across the Gulf States. This fact sheet describes the disease and how to mange it. Color photos are included. (PDF Format Only)

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Fall Is for Football... and Brown Patch!

Photo of early stages of brown patch on St. Augustinegrass.

Fall is the time to treat for brown patch, the most common disease on warm-season turfgrasses.

Home Lawn Chemical Weed Control Guide

Here is a chart of hebicides for home lawn use.

Slime Mold Crust on Your Turfgrass

This publication includes information on the life cycle, damage and control of slime mold on turfgrass. (PDF Format Only)

Mushrooms, Moldy Foods Dangerous For Dogs

Mushrooms in lawns and moldy foods can be health hazards for your dogs, according to LSU AgCenter veterinarian Dr. Steve Nicholson.

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