Beneficial nematodes for control of pecan weevils Pecan weevils are scientifically called as Curculio caryae. Both the adult and larval…
1. What are insect-parasitic/entomopathogenic nematodes? By definition nematodes are thread-like microscopic, colorless and unsegmented round worms found in almost all habitats especially soil…
What are Japanese beetles? As name implies Japanese beetles, Popillia japonica are native to Japan but in the United States,…
In my last blog post, I demonstrated the cutworms were susceptible to beneficial entomopathogenic Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes. These results are…
Yesterday (Saturday May 12, 2012), I found a bunch of Colorado potato beetle grubs (also called as larvae) were feeding on…
Sod webworms: One of the most damaging pests of turfgrass foliage How to identify Sod webworms? Full grown larvae/caterpillars of…
Cutworms: A key pest of turfgrass foliage How to identify cutworms? Adult cutworm moths are yellowish brown or dark gray…