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Category: Insect Control

Sod webworm silk webbing shimmering in dawn dew across a tall fescue lawn in central North Carolina during August peak damage window
Sod webworms are caterpillars of small light-brown moths (Crambus and Parapediasia species) that feed on tall fescue and warm-season turf at night from July through August across North Carolina, cutting grass blades at the thatch line and dragging them into silk-lined tunnels. The tells are dawn silk webbing shimmering in the dew, dusk zig-zag moth […]
August 12, 2026
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North Carolina lawn showing chinch bug damage in yellow patches along sunny driveway strip next to drought-stressed turf
Chinch bug damage and drought stress can look nearly identical from the driveway: yellow patches, brown edges, wilted turf. The tell is location and behavior. Drought damage spreads uniformly across a lawn and greens back up within 48 hours of a deep watering. Chinch bug damage clusters in the hottest, sunniest strips (often along driveways, […]
July 16, 2026
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Fall armyworm damage front on a North Carolina tall fescue lawn with the defined edge between healthy green turf and closely cropped brown feeding zone visible in morning light.
Fall armyworm damage on a lawn moves from invisible to devastating in 48 hours because the caterpillars feed at night in synchronized waves. A single acre can lose most of its leaf canopy in two days. Confirmation is fast: a soap flush at dawn brings larvae to the surface, and any count above two to […]
June 25, 2026
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Grub damage often shows up fast and under your feet: spongy turf, thinning patches, or grass that lifts easily because the roots have been eaten. Since grubs feed below the surface, spring is the time to protect your lawn before those weak spots spread. At Nature’s Select®, we help homeowners stay ahead of grub activity […]
February 8, 2026
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If you’ve ever woken up to find your once-green lawn looking like it was mowed down overnight, there’s a good chance fall armyworms are to blame. These tiny but mighty pests can destroy a yard faster than you can say “Where did my grass go?” At Nature’s Select®, we’re here to help you spot the […]
October 15, 2025
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When your lawn starts to brown, it’s easy to assume the culprit is lingering summer drought. After all, hot weather can take a toll on even the healthiest turf. But what if watering doesn’t bring it back to life? You might be dealing with chinch bugs instead. At Nature’s Select®, we know how often these […]
September 15, 2025
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Fall in North Carolina is the perfect time to enjoy crisp mornings, colorful leaves, and maybe even a tailgate or two. But if you’re noticing unsightly brown patches or turf that doesn’t bounce back, your lawn might be dealing with an unwelcome visitor: grubs. At Nature’s Select®, we’ve seen firsthand how grub damage shows up […]
September 1, 2025
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Have you ever noticed brown patches in your lawn that seem to appear overnight? You water, you mow, you fertilize, but the damage just keeps spreading. If this sounds familiar, you may be dealing with a sneaky little pest known as the sod webworm. These tiny troublemakers are more common in North Carolina than you […]
July 22, 2025
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