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 ...

Every once in while there is a pest that totally dominates the landscape. This pest could be a fungus, a weed, an insect or something else. The pest is usually something we have faced before; however, ...

CHECK FOR LAWN PESTS: Some lawns are being damaged by sod webworms. Large, browned-out areas that exceed 1,000 square feet can occur almost overnight. You may notice numerous small, tan or gray moths ...

The need for lawn maintenance hits a peak in summer. Besides the constant mowing, watering is needed in dry spells and pests like insects, diseases and weeds may need to be dealt with. Mid- to ...

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 ...

Gardeners should monitor lawns for tropical sod webworms and consider applying a low-nitrogen fertilizer in early fall. Fall is an ideal time to apply fire ant bait, manage standing water to prevent ...

While putting some Tirade and Grubz Out on my mom's lawn for that "nasty rascal, the chinch bug" at dark a few days ago, I noticed many moths flying around as I pushed my spreader. These moths were ...

Q: For the past three years, I have had healthy and robust ruellias. The plants are virtually indestructible and easy to grow and maintain. However, over the past few months each has suddenly ...