This season highlighted key insights into ABW activity and management. Here's what we observed in Virginia.

The 2026 ABW season has not yet come to a completion, but with some cooler temperatures in the forecast, recovery should take place over the next couple of months.

As far as ABW pressure goes this year, I observed more larval damage in May, June and July than I had seen for a number of years.

Another ABW season is nearing its end.

Now is the time to focus on all you have learned over the years on how to grow grass well and promote healthy plants now in preparation for 2027.

The calendar may say fall is approaching, but ABW does not always follow the calendar.

The Blacksburg Country Club has had virtually no weevils all year, but over the last couple of weeks we’ve seen a little jump.

Golf course superintendents should continue monitoring for late-season ABW activity and associated turf injury.

Our scouting at golf courses across the state is currently showing an increase in numbers of adults over the past two weeks.

ABW adults are already showing up in overwintering sites in western and central Pennsylvania.

ABW activity is low, but things could change quickly. It is always prudent to keep on monitoring, especially in areas with a history of ABW problems.

Continued scouting and accurate pest identification is key as ABW and other turfgrass pest populations shift.

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.