Turfgrass Insects and Other Pests

Louisiana’s climate is suitable for many turfgrass insects and pests. If you notice signs of poor turfgrass health, it may be the presence of insect pests causing the problem. View these insects and pests commonly found in turfgrass lawns in Louisiana to learn the recommended management options.

Horticulture Extension Personnel

Identification of Turfgrass Species

All Turfgrass Species Cool Season Species Warm Season Species

Management Practices

Calculations Calibration Methods Cultural Maintenance Practices Establishment Methods

Pesticide Safety Education Program

Soils and Soil Fertility

Soil Nutrients Soil Properties

Turfgrass Diagnostics & Laboratories

Turfgrass Diseases

Dollar Spot Fairy Ring Gray Leaf Spot Large Patch Slime Molds St. Augustinegrass Decline Take-All Root Rot

Turfgrass Groups

Turfgrass Insects

Billbug Black Cutworm Crawfish Fall Armyworm Ground Pearl How to Collect a Nematode Sample Mole Cricket Nematodes Red Imported Fire Ant Southern Chinch Bug Tropical Sod Webworm Two-Lined Spittlebug White Grub

Turfgrass Weeds

All Weeds Broadleaf Weeds Sedges and Grass-Like Weeds Weedy Grasses

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