Turfgrass Council of North Carolina | March/April 2026
This issue covers hunting billbug. Also features a plan for navigating the busy spring season as well as turfgrass microbiome research.
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Emily Roeder and Terri Billeisen, Ph.D. | Turfgrass Entomology Lab, North Carolina State University
Over one-sixth of billbug species native to North America are pests of managed turfgrass. In North Carolina, the hunting billbug, Sphenophorus venatus vestitus, is the most common pest of turfgrass.
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Four of the most common questions (and answers) about Hunting Billbugs.
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Spring can feel like a wild sprint in the turfgrass industry. Whether you own a large landscape company, supervise grounds, or work independently, the same business question pops up this time of year: how do you stay organized when everything...
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By Benjamin Snell | Graduate Student, NC State University
Home lawns, golf courses, and athletic fields account for the majority of the turf industry. A considerable amount of research has been conducted within these areas of the industry, with a primary focus on management strategies.
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