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Turf twitter colleagues - curious to your thoughts about "less mow April" vs "no mow May". Shawn Askew, Ph.D. had compelling arguments for why in the Mid-Atlantic that our hypothesis is that a "less mow April" strategy will work better: news.vt.edu/content/news_v… #vaturf Virginia Tech Turfgrass Science

A look at upcoming field days at Virginia Tech CALS AREC’s this year.

Begonias, impatiens, and other popular annual flowers can draw in pollinators—but only if you pick the right cultivars—a new study shows. 🔗 Some Varieties of Annual Flowers Have a Place in Pollinator-Friendly Gardens entomologytoday.org/2024/05/14/ann…

We're teaming up with Virginia Cooperative Extension, UT Institute of Agriculture, UGA Extension, and the UGA Agricultural & Environmental Sciences to bring you info about the Spotted Lanternfly! As you make plans to travel this holiday weekend, be sure to check your car and gear for Spotted Lanternflies. Read more ➡️ brnw.ch/slf

URGENT: Funding for NIFA Crop Protection & Pest Management is at immediate risk! Act NOW—send a letter to Congress w/ this link & emphasize why CPPM funding & IPM are critical for researchers & growers in your state! Your voice is essential! p2a.co/4bqG0EI

Cultivate’24… Quite a show!

Great interview on Japanese beetles from Virginia Cooperative Extension entomologist Tom Kuhar wfxrtv.com/news/all-the-d…

Virginia turfgrass managers - be aware of what Rick Brandenburg is seeing in NC. Note that Virginia Cooperative Extension Specialist Tom Kuhar reported them a few days ago in some corn trials. After 2021 'Armywormageddon', might want to at least have a game plan in place if FAW become a problem. #vaturf

The pollinator protection research of @vtturfgrass PhD candidate Navdeep Godara will be presented at the Turf Research Field Day on Aug 27. Come see Navdeep's findings on how to protect these valuable insects. givebutter.com/VT-FieldDay-Bl… Virginia Turfgrass Foundation #vaturf

Join us in Blacksburg for the 51st annual Virginia Tech Turfgrass Science Blacksburg Field Day. The event kicks off with a series of exciting events on August 26th! #VaTurf #GoatleyRules #FieldDay givebutter.com/VT-FieldDay-Bl…

We’re just 2 weeks away from the 2024 #Turfgrass Field Day in Blacksburg! We hope you’ll join us on August 27th to discover the #research our graduate students are working on with David McCall, @VTTurfWeeds, Tom Kuhar, and @LejoDelPozo! REGISTER TODAY at: givebutter.com/VT-FieldDay-Bl…

🚨Fall armyworms are no joke, y'all. Hitting NC hard and fast after Debby. Keep an eye out for egg masses, caterpillars and be sure to soap flush. Pyrethroids for immediate control, diamides for long-term.

Fall armyworms are being reported in lawns and pastures across South Carolina. 🐛 If you notice caterpillars feeding or moving in large numbers during the early morning or late evening hours, you may have an infestation... hgic.clemson.edu/be-on-the-look…

Come be part of our Turf Team: jobs.chronicle.com/job/37700029/a… Mississippi State Golf & Sports Turf Management MTP Marta Pudzianowska Drturfdirt

Fall armyworm QOTD: Can they move from infested turf to neighboring ornamentals? Yes, they sure can. They prefer grasses but will feed on all aboveground parts of herbaceous ornamentals. Liquid products for pyrethroids (short-term), diamides provide longer window of protection.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! We celebrate the many contributions from our #SomosEnto 🦋🌎members to Entomology 🐞🐝🦋 and to Entomological Society of America. Keep pouring your ❤️into your science, ✨it with joy, and work hard. It pays off! Connect with us. Great collaborations start here!

Fall armyworm season is not over yet. Tune in for a webinar on all things armyworms this Wednesday!

Quick and easy fall armyworm management guide: ncturfbugs.wordpress.ncsu.edu/fall-armyworm-…

2024-25 virtual @vtturfgrass School of Turfgrass Ecology & Mgt opens on Sat. 11/2. If new to the industry or looking for a comprehensive refresher in turf mgt, we think you'll be pleased with our program, leading to your chance to become a Va Certified Turfgrass Professional.

The Fritz Lab is hiring!