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Biology and Management of Invasive Two-Spot Cotton Leafhopper in Ornamentals
The two‑spot cotton leafhopper (Amrasca biguttula), an invasive pest native to the Indian subcontinent, has recently expanded into the southeastern United States (Figures 1 and 2). After initial detections in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico in 2023, the pest was reported in Florida in 2024 and in Georgia in 2025. Now, it is confirmed […]
Isocycloseram (Atexzo®): A New IRAC Group 30 Chemistry for Turfgrass Insect Management
Atexzo® (isocycloseram) introduces the first IRAC Group 30 insecticide, a new tool for managing important pests, such as billbugs, mole crickets, fall armyworm, and bermudagrass mite. This insecticide is developed by Syngenta and powered by PLINAZOLIN® technology. Please refer to the insecticide label for all application directions, as it is the LAW. This article is […]
Turfgrass Disease Issues During Winter
Sooty Mold on Dormant Turfgrass We have recently received several turfgrass samples and inquiries regarding gray to dark, olive-green areas appearing on dormant or semi-dormant turfgrass. Under the microscope, we have found a large amount of several saprophytic (no disease-causing organisms) fungi and yeasts associated with the symptoms. These organisms colonize dead and senescing foliar […]
Biology, Identification, and Management of White Grubs in Georgia Turfgrass
White grubs (Figure 1) are among the most destructive insect pests of turfgrass in Georgia and throughout the southeastern United States. These pests are the larval stages of several scarab beetle species, including Japanese beetles, green June beetles, and masked chafers (Figure 2). Grubs live in the soil and feed on turfgrass roots, causing patches […]
