See the Enemy: Identifying Lawn Insects Before They Destroy Your Grass
Examine your lawn in early morning or late evening when insects are most active, looking … Read more
Weeds, Pests & Diseases
Identification, prevention, and control of turf weeds, insect pests, and lawn diseases, from diagnostics to step-by-step treatments. Emphasizes safe, integrated pest management and region-specific solutions.
Why Your Lawn Care Routine is Your Best Defense Against Weeds and Pests
Mow your lawn at the highest recommended height for your grass type—typically 3 to 4 … Read more
Your Lawn’s Defense Strategy: A Season-by-Season Battle Plan Against Weeds, Pests, and Diseases
Mark your calendar now with four essential lawn care windows: early spring soil preparation before … Read more
Spot These 7 Lawn Disease Warning Signs Before Your Grass Dies
Walk your lawn weekly during active growing seasons, examining 3-5 random sections for discolored patches, … Read more
Why Your Lawn Weeds Keep Coming Back (And How Kansas State’s Resistance Guide Can Help)
Rotate herbicides with different modes of action every season to prevent weeds from developing resistance … Read more
The Weeds Hiding in Your Lawn Right Now (And When They’ll Strike Next)
Mark your calendar each season to scout for emerging weeds before they flower and set … Read more
When Your Lawn Shows Mystery Symptoms: Diagnosing Disease X Before It Spreads
Examine your lawn in early morning when dew reveals patterns invisible during midday—mysterious rings, unusual … Read more
Why Your Lawn Treatments Suddenly Stopped Working (Resistant Pests Explained)
You’ve sprayed, you’ve treated, you’ve followed the label instructions perfectly—yet those chinch bugs, grub worms, … Read more