T&O

Question 1

Billbugs

Answer 1

Long, curved, bill-like snout. A type of weevil, mature billbugs may grow up to 1/2 inch in length. Depending on the species, their hard shells range in color from clay-brown to near black; all have an unusual pitted texture. Billbug larvae are white with reddish-brown heads and look very similar to white grubs, another common lawn pest. However, billbug larvae do not have legs; white grubs do.

Question 2

Clover mite

Answer 2

oval body and eight legs; the two front legs point straight forward and are sometimes mistaken for antennae.

The mites are about 1/30 of an inch – smaller than a pinhead, and difficult to see. Adult mites are reddish-brown and/or orange but often turn a greenish color after feeding.

Question 3

Rust

Answer 3

Yellow-Orange pustules underside of leaf. Defoliation may occur.

Question 4

Spider mite

Answer 4

diffused yellowing of leaves. The continued color loss turns into a bronze leaf.

Question 5

Sod webworm (lawn moth)

Answer 5

Very hairy. Rusty tan with dark almost black body. Some families have a tan body Make large tents.