Similar to the chinchbug, greenbugs pierce leaf tissue, suck out the sap and inject salivary fluids, causing surrounding tissue to die.
Insect Database
Chinch Bugs
Adult chinch bugs are about one-quarter inch long with white wings folded over its black body.
Sod Webworms
Spotty, brown damaged areas where grass is easily pulled up above the soil and birds feeding are two signs of the sod webworms.
Annual Bluegrass Weevil
Annual Bluegrass Weevils emerge above the soil to feed on other plant crown areas. Damage usually appears as small, yellow to brown spots.
Black Turfgrass Ataenius Beetle
The small black turfgrass ataenius beetle favors golf course turf.
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