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An armyworm invasion can be a gardener's nightmare. These pesky larvae (armyworm larvae is kind of another way to say armyworm caterpillar) can quickly devour large patches of grass, leaving behind ...

Across the state, lawns are in trouble. Sod webworms are the main culprit this year, said LSU AgCenter Extension specialist Ron Strahan. “The numbers are biblical," Strahan said. "We have observed ...

Numerous small, tan or gray moths fluttering around lawns and beds in mid- to late summer are the adult moths of a lawn-eating caterpillar called the tropical sod webworm (Herpetogramma phaeopteralis) ...

QUESTION: Like many houses in our area, we have spent the past month dealing with what we believe are sod webworms. We easily have thousands of the little moths fluttering around in our grass, bushes ...

Gardening columnist Don Kinzler answers questions about a peony getting different colored petals after 20 years, moth damage to lawns and how to prevent green potatoes. Reader Marlene S. asks ...

My neighbors were clustered at the corner recently, each with a dog in tow. It was dusk, and they sang out, almost in unison, “So what’s up with all the little beige moths?” I’d been wondering the ...

What are Sod Webworms and Signs of Damage? Sod webworm, also known as lawn moths, are white to tan-colored moths that appear to randomly flit over your lawn’s canopy during the summer as you walk ...

(09/18/20) 2020 has definitely been one for the history books. COVID-19, murder hornets, Hurricane Laura and now Hurricane Sally hitting our Gulf neighbors to the east. This week is no exception for ...

As the summer progresses, so do the many ailments afflicting our lawns. One of the major pests we’ve been seeing pop up lately is the tropical sod webworm. The tropical sod webworm (Herpetogramma ...

Q. As I was mowing, lots of moths came flying out of the lawn. They are near a wall and flowering bush too. What is the best way to get rid of sod webworm moths? A. Butterfly nets and flyswatters are ...

Question: I have an ongoing battle with moths and sod webworms. I sprayed, but I still have lots of moths. What else can I do? Answer: Fly swatters and butterfly nets are the best way to eliminate the ...