Rick Brandenburg

This year's version of fall armyworm invasions is well underway.

A few fall armyworms showing up in NC

And after the first soaking rain in almost a month, the green June beetles are flying everywhere.

This week, I had the honor and privilege of presenting my friend and colleague, Dr. Fred Yelverton, the Distinguished Service Award from the Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association. Well deserved!

Numerous reports of fall armyworms in eastern and southern North Carolina

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. August 9 - N C State Turfgrass Field Day in Raleigh One of the largest in the country. web.cvent.com/event/0314c4be…

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. August 9th - N C State Turfgrass Field Day in Raleigh. One of the largest in the country. web.cvent.com/event/0314c4be…

There have been plenty of fall armyworm moths and they showed up a bit early, but no reports of actual armyworm damage yet. It is still early for North Carolina.

Spring pest update video from Dr. Fred Yelverton, Dr. Jim Kerns and your truly. turffiles.ncsu.edu/2023/02/2…

Here's the link to NC State's turf pest management group and their fall pest update. It is an hour long video with lots of current information. Fred Yelverton, Terri Billeisen, and Jim Kerns provide all you need to know. turffiles.ncsu.edu/turf-pres…

Fall armyworms not giving up yet. More moths than eggs at any time this year.

Fall armyworms still out there chomping away.

Plenty of fall armyworms out there in September. Not a repeat of 2021, but plenty of action that may demand your attention.

Seeing a small increase in fall armyworm activity

Fall armyworms in most places more normal this year. No reports of 2021 disasters. There is still a lot of fall armyworm season left so keep your eyes open.

Fall armyworm moths are present throughout the state of North Carolina. Doesn't mean it will be a serious problem this year, but it should get our attention to be on the lookout in the coming weeks.

Lots of educational conferences and programs back in business this winter. Take advantage of them.

Free Fallin' (Armyworms #2) youtu.be/0yOTf4HRaRE

My upcoming webinar on TurfNet University telling you everything you ever wanted to know about fall armyworms is Oct 20 at 1 pm ET. Here is the link bit.ly/3A82HVu More info to follow.

Lots of birds and soapy water revealed plenty of fall armyworms. They are active with numbers as high as they have been all year. Respond with a treatment if you see a problem and don't allow late season damage to the turf. I'll post a video on Wed reviewing the latest status.