Across the state, lawns are in trouble. Sod webworms are the main culprit this year, said LSU AgCenter Extension specialist Ron Strahan. “The numbers are biblical," Strahan said. "We have observed ...

The need for lawn maintenance hits a peak in summer. Besides the constant mowing, watering is needed in dry spells and pests like insects, diseases and weeds may need to be dealt with. Mid- to ...

We have spent the past month dealing with what we believe are sod webworms. We have thousands of the little moths fluttering around in our grass and bushes. We have tried both bifenthrin granules and ...

No one has asked yet about the multitude of moths that fly in a zigzag fashion just above grass level and are especially noticeable while mowing. Perhaps the reason the question hasn't come up yet is ...

Gardeners should monitor lawns for tropical sod webworms and consider applying a low-nitrogen fertilizer in early fall. Fall is an ideal time to apply fire ant bait, manage standing water to prevent ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Your grass might be dying but its death is not necessarily caused by what you think. "Big swaths of my lawn are just gone," said Lesley Beyer, a concerned homeowner who lives in ...