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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 […]
Getting the Best of Pests Webinar: November 2025
Speakers and Topics: Industry Update 2025: Turfgrass – Dr. Ben Pritchard and Dr. Clint Waltz, Crop and Soil Sciences, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA • Weeds continue to be major challenges for turfgrass managers, including golf courses, sod farms, and residential and public landscapes. The speakers will update the audience regarding the recent research findings […]
