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Controlling Annual Bluegrass Weevil Spring 2013 VOL. 28 ISSUE 1 Controlling Annual Bluegrass Weevil: Optimal Insecticide Timing and Rates Many insecticides are effective against annual bluegrass weevils susceptible to pyrethroids, but nearly all insecticides are less effective against pyrethroid-resistant weevils. A.M. KOPPENHÖFER, PH.D., STEVEN R. ALM, PH.D., RICHARD S. COWLES, PH.D., BENJAMIN A. MCGRAW, PH.D., STANLEY SWIER, PH.D., PATRICIA J. VITTUM, PH.D. he annual bluegrass weevil riod, females start depositing eggs and will even just the perimeters, at the time that (Listronotus maculicollis, formerly continue to do so for several weeks. By the forsythia (Forsythia species) reached the Hyperodes maculicollis) is a highly time hybrid rhododendron (Rhododendron half-gold, half-green late stage of bloom, destructive pest of short-mowed catawbiense) is in full bloom, larvae will or when downy serviceberry (Amelanchier Tgolf course turf in the northeastern United start to emerge from the plants and feed arborea) was in bloom. At this time, the States and eastern Canada. Damage externally. The resulting turf damage typi- vast majority of adult weevils are already caused by larval feeding is particularly ap- cally appears between late May-early June on the short-mowed areas but have not yet parent on tees, fairways, collars and and mid-June. After reaching full size, the started laying eggs. In recent years, many greens with high percentages of annual larvae stop feeding, pupate near the soil courses have observed a decrease in the bluegrass (Poa annua), which is preferred surface, transform into adults, and appear efficacy of this strategy when using tradi- over bentgrasses for egg-laying and is also on the turf surface around late June. tional products such as pyrethroids. less tolerant of larval feeding. Females place eggs between the leaf sheaths or in- These spring-generation adults mate and Because of the low tolerance for annual side the stem of the turfgrass plant. The lay eggs. The resulting second annual bluegrass weevil damage, superintend- first through third larval instars feed within bluegrass weevil generation is present ents may make several applications the grass stem. Third instars eventually exit predominantly as large larvae around late against emerging adults and their off- the stem, and the fourth and fifth instars July-early August, when additional dam- spring and additional applications against feed externally at the soil/thatch surface, age — usually less severe than spring the summer generations. Overreliance on each killing up to a dozen plants when they damage — may occur. The second gen- and overuse of insecticides, particularly feed on the crowns. eration pupates in August and starts of the pyrethroid class, has led to the de- emerging as adults around mid-August. A velopment of pesticide-resistant popula- Life Cycle third generation may develop between tions on an increasing number of golf Around the New York metropolitan area, the mid-August and mid to late September, courses (1,2). Current management prac- annual bluegrass weevil has two to three but is usually lower in density, rarely caus- tices are not sustainable and new ap- generations per year. A partial fourth gen- ing damage. proaches are needed. continued page 10 eration may occur some years in the Mid- Atlantic states. A majority of adults Pest Management overwinter in protected areas along the The annual bluegrass weevil has become IN THIS ISSUE edge of woods or in the rough. In spring, one of the most difficult-to-manage insect President’s Message 2 between full bloom of forsythia (Forsythia pests on golf courses. Until the early GPGCSA Meeting Schedule 3 species) and full bloom of flowering dog- 2000s, superintendents could be assured Dollar Spot Research 4 wood (Cornus florida) and eastern redbud that a well-timed pyrethroid spray in the Darrin Batisky Sales Manager (Cercis canadensis), these adults migrate spring would prevent damage for the re- of the Year 6 onto the golf course to feed on grass mainder of the season. The strategy was blades and mate. Toward the end of this pe- to apply an adulticide to the fairways, or GPGCSA News 7 et another mild winter is in the past, offerings that are well received by the vast Don’t forget to like us on facebook and follow and spring is slowly creeping in. Flow- majority. us on twitter, as we issue timely reminders, ers are blooming, seed heads too, and current information on those media sites. Y the smell of fresh cut grass fills the Our first event was a change from the norm. It is about the time when we all will become air, and aerification plugs are flying. Oh yeah, We held a miniature golf tournament inside engrossed in the goings on of our own facili- and hopefully we are starting to see some Shannopin Country Club, on Wednesday, ties. I would encourage you to reach out to golf being played. Most golfers have been March 6th, and it was truly a first class set other peers and vendors alike to keep a itching to get out and the gradual spring up. The course was complete with many chal- broad perspective on the environment around seems to temper the mad rush to the tee. As lenging hills, a bridge, a windmill, and a plinko the Pittsburgh area. The events we have we continue preparations for the season, and board, yeah that’s right, PLINKO. Eric Wygant scheduled throughout the season provide an rounds increase, it’s good to see the course and the entire staff at Shannopin is to be excellent opportunity to do just that. back in use again. 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