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Web URL(s):http://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/golfd/article/2003jul41.pdf
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Author(s):Shetlar, David J.
Author Affiliation:Associate Professor landscape Entomology, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Title:Identifying billbugs means better control opportunities
Source:TurfGrass TRENDS. Vol. 59, No. 7, July 2003, p. 41-44.
Publishing Information:Cleveland, OH: Advanstar Communications
# of Pages:4
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Control methods; Insect control; Insect identification; Recommendations; Sphenophorus
Abstract/Contents:Explains that "billbugs are some of the most commonly misdiagnosed insect pests on golf courses" and that "their damage is usually mistaken for disease symptoms, drought or other insect attack." Discusses the billbug life cycle, where they are found, and what they feed on. Describes how to identify adult billbug species. Discusses how to diagnose a billbug problem using the "tug test" and where to test on the course. Discusses how to manage bluegrass and hunting billbugs using "cultural controls," resistance, and preventative and curative insecticides.
Language:English
References:4
Note:"Distributed within Golfdom of the same date and year"
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Shetlar, D. J. 2003. Identifying billbugs means better control opportunities. TurfGrass Trends. 59(7):p. 41-44.
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