Lawn and Turf Insects

Lawn and Turf: Billbugs

Lawn and Turf: Billbugs categories: Lawn and Turf Lawn and Turf Insects last review date: 2025-08-16 02:33 Billbug adultPhoto by: K. Grey Biology Billbugs are a problem in eastern Washington. They have not yet been detected in western Washington. Both the adults and larvae cause damage. Kentucky bluegrass is severely damaged, while bentgrass is not […]

Lawn and Turf: Cutworms

Lawn and Turf: Cutworms categories: Lawn and Turf Lawn and Turf Insects last review date: 2025-08-16 02:36 Redbacked cutwormPhoto by: K. Grey Biology Cutworms are the larvae of noctuid moths. These common moths are medium-sized with fairly dull coloration. The greenish, grayish, or tan caterpillars are hairless, nocturnal, and generally spotted, striped, or otherwise marked. […]

Lawn and Turf: Leafhoppers

Lawn and Turf: Leafhoppers categories: Lawn and Turf Lawn and Turf Insects last review date: 2025-08-16 02:41 LeafhopperPhoto by: K. Grey Biology Leafhoppers are slender, somewhat wedge-shaped insects that hop or fly just above the lawn surface when disturbed. They are variously-colored, from yellowish to green to gray-brown. The wings are typically held roof-like above […]