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Controlling Billbug Grubs in Lawns

CIS1204

December 31, 2013

This publication describes symptoms and control strategies for billbug grubs (larvae) in Idaho lawns. Nonchemical strategies include growing grass varieties that are resistant to billbug feeding and applying certain nematodes or a fungus that attacks and kills the grubs. Chemical controls include contact and systemic insecticides.

Authors: Thomas Salaiz, Stephan L. Love, Edward J. Bechinski

2 pages

Controlling Billbug Grubs in Lawns

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Physical Address:
E. J. Iddings Agricultural Science Laboratory, Room 10
606 S Rayburn St

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2332 Moscow, ID 83844-2332

Phone: 208-885-7982

Fax: 208-885-9046

Email: calspubs@uidaho.edu

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