Over the past couple of weeks, we have consistently documented low numbers of ABW adults in central VA.

At this point in the summer, it can be difficult to distinguish damage caused by ABW versus other causes.

Surprising ABW damage on creeping bentgrass and perennial ryegrass points to significant larval feeding 1 – 3 weeks ago.

Severe ABW damage was noticed in central Ohio, and those in the 2nd generation may produce another generation and cause damage in August if not successfully controlled.

For those who have had low pressure this year, the Phase 4 application will likely be the last application of the season for you.

Since early June, there has been a steady density of ABW adults each week showing likely asynchronous populations.

ABW activity is mostly low, but we need to stay alert.

ABW pressure and significant environmental stress are taking a toll on turf.

The next generation of ABW adults is actively emerging, and adult activity is expected to remain elevated in the coming weeks.

ABW activity has gone quiet across monitored sites, but a surge in white grub activity is reinforcing the value of spring Acelepryn applications.

ABW is now in eastern Kentucky, and at the front porch of western Kentucky.

Differences in ABW adult densities highlight how the timing of expected peaks in ABW adult activity can vary among locations and throughout the season.

Beginning in early June, reports of ABW damage began to come in, with some from unexpected areas.

The forecast for the next weeks looks as intense as any golf course superintendent would want to see.

ABW have been identified and found causing damage for the first time in Eastern Kentucky.

Damage from ABW larvae has been observed and confirmed in several midwestern states this month, and the list seems to be growing.

Atexzo is shaping up to be a fairly forgiving option in terms of application timing and follow-up watering.

The first new adults have started to show up in central and northern New Jersey and densities will likely go up quickly.