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Yes — we saw some ABW adults but are back to low densitiesMarch 27, 2024

Our previous records indicate that higher ABW adult densities are expected in mid-April. Will our prediction hold?

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.

March 2024 — Waiting on ABW seasonMarch 25, 2024

Observed early March ABW activity suggests that they will return, and being vigilant with your scouting is essential.

Annual bluegrass weevils are still on the move in OhioMarch 22, 2024

Due to the warm weather in winter, ABW adults in the Greater Cincinnati and Columbus areas have been active earlier this year. Adulticides should be prepared...

Time to get ready for another ABW seasonMarch 21, 2024

This is a good time for a refresher on predicting weevil activities and timing of ABW-cide applications.

NC sites nearing threshold for treatmentMarch 21, 2024

Sites are nearing a threshold for treatment in multiple counties, putting us a few weeks ahead of schedule for the first round of ABW apps.

Short sleeve shirts and then winter coats — what is going on with the weather and ABW?March 15, 2024

What does a warm, wet winter with an extremely warm week in the middle of March mean for annual bluegrass weevil (ABW) management?

ABW can’t read!March 15, 2024

Due to the increased densities of ABW, Kentucky has progressed to stage one of WeevilTrak’s optimum control strategy. If your scouting finds ABW increasing...

The Commonwealth awakes from her slumberMarch 11, 2024

The Commonwealth of Kentucky has quickly come back to life over the past week. Our spring indicator plants are telling us, and on the ground scouting...

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.

Wrapping up the ABW season in central and eastern VirginiaOctober 1, 2023

The 2023 ABW season might be considered an "atypical" year, but we will continue scouting until the end of October.

Recovery timeOctober 1, 2023

As the ABW season begins to wind down, I would encourage you to think about where and when you saw damage this year and plan accordingly for next year.

2023 recap: Weather and its impact on ABW pressureSeptember 25, 2023

2023 will go down in every golf course superintendent’s head as an extremely wacky mixture of weather.

Late August ABW status in New JerseyAugust 30, 2023

Where ABW larval densities are on the higher side, some damage may occur during the hotter and drier days forecasted.

Are we expecting another peak of ABW adults in Virginia?August 29, 2023

Based on our previous data, a third peak of ABW adults is expected later in the year.

August WeevilTrak updateAugust 23, 2023

I have seen a few pockets of ABW damage over the past two to three weeks, but late summer and early autumn ABW activity can be impacted by agronomic inputs.

Be on alert for Labor Day damageAugust 21, 2023

As we approach Labor Day, I would like to remind turfgrass managers in western PA and OH that this is when we often observe small flare-ups with 3rd generation larvae.

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