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 Concentrate

Tetrino 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 Concentrate

Tempo 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 Concentrate

Merit® 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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