Billbugs can be hard to detect until damaging populations are present. It is important to inspect areas of turf for Billbug pest presence by pulling on leaf blades. If leaves pull out easily, or if hollow stems are present then consider applying an insecticide such as Merit or Tempo Xtra.
Recommended products
Insecticide
Tetrino Turf Insecticide
Suspension ConcentrateTetrino Turf Insecticide controls insect pests in turf including on golf courses, sports fields, bowling greens, race tracks, recreational lawns and turf farms.
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Insecticide
Tempo Xtra Insecticide
Suspension ConcentrateTempo Xtra is a unique dual model of action insecticide designed to control tough pests in Turf and Ornamental situations.
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Insecticide
Merit Turf and Ornamental Insecticide
Suspension ConcentrateMerit® is a broad spectrum, systemic insecticide which is highly effective at low use rates with excellent control of a variety of turf, ornamental and tree pests.
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