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Are you getting antsy to pull the trigger on Stage 3?May 15, 2023

A little bit of patience is needed before pulling the trigger on Stage 3, but things could develop quickly. Here are three things I'm looking out for.

Finally, some nice weather. Oh, and some ABW larvae are developing quickly!May 9, 2023

After weeks of scouting for ABW adults and larvae — and seeing mostly adults in sporadic densities — we have started to consistently pick up on mid-range...

Derby week weevilsMay 5, 2023

Using Derby Day as a mental reminder to prepare for late instar larvicide applications may be helpful. Throughout weekly scouting this year, our counts...

Did we just pass the peak of ABW adults in Virginia? We have larvae now!April 24, 2023

Are you scouting for larvae? It might be beneficial to confirm the presence of larvae in your property, so you can plan accordingly to manage this pest.

Annual adult activity is peaking in Southern New EnglandApril 24, 2023

Despite such temperature fluctuations, all indications confirm the current peak of adult activity at the sites we monitor.

All the signs point to peak overwintered adult activity in Philadelphia and South JerseyApril 18, 2023

In my scouting and trial work, ABW densities have picked up, but the populations are sporadic.

Kentucky enters stage one: What does that mean for you?April 17, 2023

If you have been dealing with ABW and following the WeevilTrak blog, it will come as no surprise that this insect continues to be difficult to predict.

A slower pace of lifeApril 6, 2023

ABW in the Bluegrass State have seemingly embraced their new southern home and are adapting to a slower pace of life.

Early but slow ABW start in NCApril 6, 2023

In the last week, we have seen some North Carolina sites inch their way towards a threshold for treatment.

Back with a vengeance?April 6, 2023

2022 was one of — if not the — lightest ABW years that I can remember.

Weevils on the move in New EnglandApril 6, 2023

The 2023 season will be yet another challenging season in ABW management.

Monitoring for adult ABW: the most efficient method – soap flushesApril 5, 2023

Soap flushing is equally effective on greens and fairways, is not affected by temperature and time of day, and can extract more than 90% of any adults...

Time to start monitoring for adult ABW in central and northern New JerseyApril 4, 2023

ABW are on the move in New Jersey, and it's time to start monitoring adult ABW populations if you are planning to apply an adulticide.

WeevilTrak monitoring April 1, 2023 in Blacksburg, VAApril 1, 2023

In 3 days, we saw a jump in ABW adult activity at Blacksburg Country Club and the Virginia Tech Golf Course.

Annual bluegrass weevil is active in central and east Virginia, but in low numbersMarch 27, 2023

Several heat spells during these past weeks have kept us on our toes regarding the presence of annual bluegrass weevil (ABW) adults.

WeevilTrak monitoring March 27, 2023 in Blacksburg, VAMarch 27, 2023

The weather appears to be warming, and the true spring burst of ABW adult activity is probably coming very soon.

ABW blog for March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

Apart from collecting your own site-specific population data (which may not be practical for all operations), the WeevilTrak blog is the best resource...

In spite of Kentucky’s warm winterMarch 20, 2023

In spite of the warm winter and early spring we have not seen ABW activity approach levels that might warrant adulticide applications.

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