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ABW crunch time coming with predicted heatwaveApril 13, 2026

I think this might be the worst rollercoaster early spring in my memory, and the upcoming heatwave should push indicator plants and weevil activity along.

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First larva of the season found!April 10, 2026

Kentucky courses have progressed to WeevilTrak Plus Phase 1, and we found our first larva of the year.

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Early April temperature swings limit annual bluegrass weevil activityApril 10, 2026

ABW activity remains minimal in north suburban metropolitan Chicago.

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ABW adult activity has been up and down: What this means for Stage 1 (old WeevilTrak) and Phase 1 (WeevilTrak Plus) currentlyApril 9, 2026

Scouting results have mirrored the rollercoaster temperature swings that we have been experiencing in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions since March.

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A most unusual start to Weevil SeasonApril 7, 2026

This is the warmest and most unusual spring I have observed since 2015.

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Degree days are accumulating fast but still very little ABW adult activity so far in Blacksburg, VirginiaApril 6, 2026

ABW activity is oddly quiet in Blacksburg despite rising GDDs.

Mature ABW adults appearing in low-cut turf in OhioMarch 30, 2026

Based on the forecasted warm weather and observed ABW activities, peak adult activities are expected to arrive in the next two weeks.

Southern NC sites are heating up: ABW adults increasing—act soonMarch 30, 2026

Weevil season has started in North Carolina!

Bless your heartMarch 27, 2026

My predictions of earlier movement of ABW have not panned out, and once again these bugs have me wondering what is next.

My history with new annual bluegrass insecticides and the newest one, AtexzoMarch 26, 2026

Nine years of research: Why Atexzo is such an exciting new tool.

Where does Atexzo fit in ABW programs?March 26, 2026

Atexzo is shaping up to be a valuable addition to ABW management programs.

ABW ante portas: get ready for this ABW seasonMarch 25, 2026

A colder‑than‑usual winter and an early‑March warm spell have shifted ABW timing.

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.

A-mowin', a-stormin', a-snowin'March 18, 2026

This spring weather has been a rollercoaster, but the coming weekend should bring warm conditions and a likely increase in ABW adult migration.

First ABW adults in Central and Eastern Virginia found during early-MarchMarch 16, 2026

ABW adults were observed this past week walking on greens in Central and Eastern Virginia.

WeevilTrak 2025 recap and looking ahead to WeevilTrak PlusMarch 16, 2026

As we begin another season of monitoring ABW across the region, it is worth taking a moment to reflect on what we observed during the 2025 season.

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.

WeevilTrak is now WeevilTrak PlusMarch 11, 2026

With the addition of Syngenta's latest innovation, Atexzo, WeevilTrak is now WeevilTrak Plus.