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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Robinson, William |
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| Author Affiliation: | President, Urban Pest Control Research and Consulting, Christianburg, VA |
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| Title: | Turfgass pest: Sod webworms surf into summer: Timing is everything when trying to manage lawn moths |
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| Source: | Pest Control. Vol. 69, No. 6, June 2001, p. 40-41. |
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| Publishing Information: | Cleveland, OH: Advanstar Communications |
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| # of Pages: | 2 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Crambinae; Pest profile; Pediasia trisecta; Life cycle; Insecticides; Insect control; Insect pests; Biology; Application methods
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses the effects of sod webworms (also known as lawn moths) on turfgrass. Claims that "most managed turfgrass (fertilized, watered and cut) can withstand a small population of sod webworms without showing damage...sod webworms attain pest status when populations become large and unfavorable environmental conditions, such as drought or extreme heat, persist." Describes the biology and habits of sod webworms, as well as, strategies for treating them. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | Includes sidebar, "Tips for treating sod webworms", p. 41
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Robinson, W. 2001. Turfgass pest: Sod webworms surf into summer: Timing is everything when trying to manage lawn moths. Pest Control. 69(6):p. 40-41. |
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