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Spring still on hold: ABW activity yet to begin in ChicagoMarch 20, 2026

Unusually cool early‑spring weather in Chicago has slowed heat accumulation, delaying both plant development and ABW activity.

Significant ABW damage: emergence of next-generation adults and early larvae stageAugust 5, 2025

Substantial ABW damage was observed across numerous northern suburb golf courses from mid-July to late July.

First ABW damage detected in 2025 season at North Suburb Chicago golf coursesJuly 9, 2025

Peak emergence of the next generation of ABW adults is anticipated within the next 1 – 2 weeks.

Adult resurgence and damaging larval stageJune 20, 2025

Pupation is likely underway or imminent, and emergence of first-generation ABW adults can be expected in the next 2 – 3 weeks, along with the potential...

Adult activity slows down! First larval instar detectedMay 27, 2025

The detection of first instar larvae signals the onset of Stage 3 in ABW development. Early detection is critical for the timely management and prevention of turf injury.

ABW adults emerge in Chicago: What spring blooms are telling usMay 5, 2025

A substantial increase in adult ABW activity has been observed in early May alongside phenological markers of early spring development.

Slow start to spring: Monitoring ABW activity amid cool conditions in ChicagoApril 4, 2025

Two courses in the northern Chicago suburbs were the first to report ABW presence in Chicago in 2023, setting the stage for ongoing tracking this year.