Sod webworms are the larvae of “lawn moths” that eat grass blades at night and live in silk-lined tubes or “webs” in the thatch and soil layers. The first generation of sod webworm generally emerges in mid-May to early June. The grass is healthy and growing fast at that time, allowing it to grow out of the sod webworm damage. So, we tend not to notice the damage. Most of the damage from sod webworms comes from the second generation that will occur in August. Watch the video below to learn how to control the second generation of sod webworms.
High-Nitrogen, Quick-Release Fertilizer for Cool-Season Turf
You could say that fall is the “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” season for fertilizing turf. In early fall, it’s best to apply a fertilizer with slow-release nitrogen to help turf recover from summer. But in late fall, the ideal fertilizer has a high ratio of quick-release nitrogen. Sometimes called “winterizer” fertilizer, this application helps prepare turf for winter. In this blog post, we’ll explore the two characteristics that make it the best fertilizer for the end of fall.
