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Early March in Blacksburg, Virginia 2026 – Spring blooms are popping but ABW is notMarch 12, 2026

Despite a few days of very warm temperatures, we saw zero weevils at BCC or VTGC on March 9.

ABW adult activity has disappeared for about a month now in Blacksburg, VirginiaSeptember 17, 2025

No fall activity this year speaks to a short ABW season.

ABW adults showing low levels of activity in Blacksburg, Virginia, but don’t forget, they are hitchhikersAugust 4, 2025

ABW populations have shown a very likely three generations so far this year, with the most recent peak in adult activity occurring a couple of weeks ago.

ABW adults still appear to be highly susceptible to pyrethroids in Blacksburg, VirginiaJune 12, 2025

We are monitoring ABW pyrethroid susceptibility in Virginia to help guide superintendents on making confident insecticide choices for ABW adults this year.

First generation of new ABW adults already in Blacksburg, VAMay 30, 2025

As May draws to a close, we are likely seeing the new first generation of ABW adults active on golf courses.

Dogwood and redbud trees are in bloom in Blacksburg, Virginia but ABW adult activity has been lowApril 21, 2025

We are a little behind on our GDD in VA compared to recent years, and the weather has made it difficult to figure out ABW activity.

Degree days are accumulating and spring blooms are popping but only a slight increase in ABW adult activity so farApril 8, 2025

Our ABW adult sampling showed a slight increase in adult ABW activity. Could this be the peak?

Spring has sprung! ABW monitoring in Blacksburg, VirginiaMarch 20, 2025

Spring has sprung in Blacksburg, VA, with forsythia and daffodils in full bloom in most neighborhoods.

Early March ABW monitoring in Blacksburg, VirginiaMarch 11, 2025

Kicking off ABW monitoring after an unusual winter in Blacksburg, Virginia.

ABW monitoring in Blacksburg, Virginia 2024 – Season recapOctober 2, 2024

Early August peak of ABW adults could lead to September larval populations.

ABW monitoring in Blacksburg, Virginia – early July updateJuly 8, 2024

Adult ABW numbers are increasing in Virginia as things are heating up.

Mid-June ABW monitoring in Blacksburg, VirginiaJune 17, 2024

We are now in mid-June 2024, and summer officially begins this coming week. Here's an update on ABW in Blacksburg, VA.

ABW monitoring in Blacksburg, Virginia – What’s going on in the first week of May?May 8, 2024

In Blacksburg, VA, we appear to have already experienced the first wave of ABW adults.

ABW adult activity increasing as temperatures warm in Blacksburg, VirginiaApril 22, 2024

Warm weather and accumulation of GDD has led to an increase in ABW adult activity in Blacksburg, VA.

First month of ABW monitoring in Blacksburg, VirginiaApril 9, 2024

The 2024 spring weather has been erratic. Here's a recap of the first month of ABW monitoring in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Late March ABW monitoring in Blacksburg, Virginia 2024March 25, 2024

As of March 21, 2024 in Blacksburg, VA, we’ve accumulated 37 GDD (since March 1) and forsythia is in full bloom.

Early March ABW monitoring in Blacksburg, Virginia 2024March 8, 2024

As predicted, the warm sunny weather brought some ABW activity.

Some early ABW monitoring in Virginia 2024 – They are poised and ready to moveFebruary 23, 2024

Weevil adults are poised and ready to move out of the high grass. It’s time to start monitoring.