Sod Webworm are BAD This Year: Get Rid of Sod Webworm, Army Worm, Cut Worm

[@Thelawncarenut]

Bio-Advanced Complete Insect Granules amzn.to/3g3YUPh Bifen IT 7.9% .75 gallon amzn.to/2BlWBs7 Pint with Tip- and Pour amzn.to/389GIAO

[@utmark07]

What about the battery sprayer? Please and thank you

[@ninamorris8793]

pleeease do a video on Take All Patch fungus

[@ryerob741]

over the years...we've usually gone with granular apps when we go for "preventative" modes of action, and go with wettable/liquid spray when treating in "curative" modes of action looking for "quick knock down" of lawn/landscape pests... what is the applicator's comfort zone? these chemicals are quite safe and effective when used correctly....

[@hixnada8278]

Thanks for the video - what is the ingredient list for the Bio-Advance granules you show? I can find the product at many stores, but can't see what ingredients are in the product.

[@idigbebop]

Allyn, you’re a genius. I just caught up on a few of your recent postings. I’m in Florida just south of you. I always catch up on tips for Pro Vista which I put in last year. The series of applying three different products with three different application methods is exactly what folks need. Homeowners need options. This series provides that and they were extremely helpful. Your instructions keep getting better all the time. Thank you !

[@johanajones6381]

Need to add a video for lawn recovery after sod webworms damage and insecticide sprayed. Thank you.

[@kwamijw3363]

I concur

[@madisonromero3529]

Love the Mike Myers “Simon” homage!

[@richkallerud2781]

Great graphics.

[@darrinmc]

If we've had sod webworm damage in the past do you recommend applying insect control every year preemptively? Or wait until we see evidence of activity? They seem to do damage quickly.

[@GolfMissouri]

can I put it down heavy or more often, like every week or so if it rains?

[@throatoysters]

I see moths when I'm watering my Bermuda lawn.

[@Thelawncarenut]

May be a good idea to spray soon.

[@cyyrious]

Thanks the moths have taken over 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@lazarusgrey4866]

“Evil larval children.” Priceless! 🤣

[@jjm6187]

For my lawn here in Northwest Indiana, the grass blades turn brown. I'm thinking whatever i've got is eating the roots. Thoughts?

[@Lawnvolution]

Gooooood Sunday tubers!😎👊🍺

[@joeking6309]

Applied Grubex before summer and recently applied BioAdvanced Complete Insect Killer liquid. I still see a moth party every time I mow, any other suggestions?

[@matthewvitta5900]

Try your next liquid application at dusk. I get the best knockdown at that time because they are more active then.

[@davetrayford]

good info, except Indiana is in the MID-EAST, not middle of the western half of 48 continental US. Denver, CO is in mid-west.

[@Lawnvolution]

Lawn Forcement - Webworms Matter🤣😎👊

[@Thelawncarenut]

ha ha! 😂

[@Yimmy20]

​@@Thelawncarenut What do you recommend Canadians use to fight against sod webworm, whiteflies and Japanese beetle. Thanks!

[@MoparSmith1]

I thought about getting onto the lawn care business. But not mowing, just weed and feed spray truck or core aerator service. Any advice?

[@Yamahardley]

When do the moths quit- I live in tallahassee and i am still seeing moths and damage from sod webworms. Also concerned about using chemicals because i have a well and pets.

[@miles2075]

Brian is a badass, I’m just a home owner and I still follow his stuff.

[@Thelawncarenut]

yeah he is a super motivating dude for sure!

[@josephdominic919]

I have armyworms so bad. They are eating my freshly laid Augustine grass. I put down like 2 apps alreadt

[@richardsmith1161]

For those who want something milder and won’t hurt the good bugs there is Spinosad and Bacillus Thuringiensis

[@Thelawncarenut]

sounds like a party!

[@richardsmith1161]

@@Thelawncarenut sound like a 70's duo

[@jlema2392]

Always wondered wth those moths were doing... thanks for explaining! Thoughts on doing a video talking about "what to wear while enjoying the mow in 100 degree temps 🥵" ? Had to stop and take "a couple two tree" breaks today due to the heat...

[@2010bigfathen]

The army worms have destroyed my st Augustine here in north Alabama

[@justordinaryeverydaylife7977]

Nice Salsa music in the end brother🕺🏻🕺🏻🇵🇷✊🏽😁. Talstar is great stuff, mixed with a little permethrin every 21 days on the lawn and bugs will be rioting🐞🕷🦗🦟🐛next door!

[@Thelawncarenut]

hoorah! I love salsa music!

[@jibboom2112]

If I pump spray Bifen, will it kill the moths or just the larva and worms?

[@zlatamontgomery1593]

Wow thank you very much for you time to make this great video. Zlata Montgomery

[@j-boy9256]

Just enjoyed the mow, added picture to my yard mastery app journal. I was just thinking what are these months and you just loaded this video 🤙🧠🌊... Thanks Al

[@Thelawncarenut]

good stuff! thank you for using the app too!

[@davejustice7464]

Thank you lawn Care nut coming from Lowell Indiana I get the web worms every year just soon as I start my lawn mower the birds are on top of my fence waiting for the moths thanks for the great video keep up the good work

[@Thelawncarenut]

You know what's interesting about that? The first photo I showed of damage after lawns come out of dormancy - in the video clip from 2012 - those lawns are in Lowell. 👊

[@jakestoe]

Just threw some insecticide down yesterday for this very reason. Went with a granular though cause it was on clearance. $5 for the bag.

[@Thelawncarenut]

good find!

[@lifeisgood070]

dude that's so cheap holy crap. At walmart? or home depot? or Lowes?

[@jakestoe]

@@lifeisgood070 Lowe's.. bought a few bags of it.

[@curtisking2962]

Allyn, thanks for another great video. I would like to see more on mole crickets. I have a problem with them, centipede lawn, located near Myrtle beach SC

[@cityofoaks]

I used beneficial nematodes for our mole cricket problem (also near MB, SC). The beneficial nematodes don't kill the mole crickets they kill their food which cause the mole crickets to leave (or die from starvation - I don't really care which, all I want is them gone).

[@roberthoward9482]

Great video and I like the detail! I’ve used several of these for my moth infestation. I’m in Bradenton FL and this is the first time I’ve had any issues with moths. Glad I’m getting to it early. I’ve put down a liquid application plus the granular. Have not noticed any effect with these damn moths. I have treated my lawn about a month ago with the complete granular and hopefully that will kill off the larve. I got some Bifen 7.9% and will put that down on Saturday. If there’s anything else I need to be doing please share! I was wondering if the moths originated from me watering my lawn daily because of the fertilizer/insecticide I put down. Hummm….Thanks!

[@richardmurphy8645]

What can I use in place of Bifen I/T, I can’t get it in NY?

[@TheLawnSensei]

This has been a part of the lawn care I have neglected last season, but this year I am ready to spray just waiting for some sunny day here in PNW.. Thanks for the video.

[@p.b.sHUNTING]

With all the rain here in SC we are seeing fungus gnat's. So few people know how to deal with them.

[@tcliftonjm]

Do these products kill all three stages of sob webworms?

[@Godfather44055]

What time of the day is best to spray liquid

[@kevinwett2212]

LCN should link up with smarter everyday and make a video.

[@pilletonen]

Six dominated neighbours thumbed down.

[@mandatorymovements8082]

Great info. I have problems with the moths also and didn't know what products to use on the lawn, so this video is very helpful. Will Bifen harm the lawn?

[@Thelawncarenut]

won't harm the turf so you are good to go anytime you are ready.

[@Winmx813]

Woooo wooo woo how do you “take care of wild Bermuda”????

[@Thelawncarenut]

That grass back there is ProVista so it is glyphosate tolerant and I use that to kill the bermuda that invades.

[@Winmx813]

The Lawn Care Nut that’s what I thought because that’s all that kills that

[@scotthurst5780]

@@Thelawncarenut Have you tried Prograss to suppress wild bermudagrass in St Augustine?

[@sergioortiz1839]

Is this why I see so many birds on my lawn?

[@ayy1n]

Hello 😎✌️💪

[@matt5364]

I don’t know what that song at the end it but it’s got me movin’

[@Thelawncarenut]

me too!

[@bencarey8988]

Does wank mean the same as it does in Australia 😂

[@harrymurphy9122]

What’s that black Montana hat????

[@Thelawncarenut]

It's from Big Sky Bravery - a non-profit that works with special forces combat vets and active duty. My company supports them.

[@scorpio6587]

3:53 Nice Mike Myers SNL reference -- bum-looker.

[@Thelawncarenut]

🤘👊

[@heybeautiful3647]

I’m new to Florida. We just added a Florida room. The adult moth just showed up on the long blades of grass in our yard. We live rural so I don’t care about them being on the law. What I do care about is the adults are in droves inside my Florida room. Can anyone tell me, can they cause damage in there?

[@TheSoloAsylum]

They say the moths don't cause any damage...however it's what the moths do that cause the damage. So, the moths do cause damage. Kill the moths. I put a Bifen product down and it hammered them in about a week. No more non-damage causing moths, or their children.

[@0506jimmy]

How fast does it work? I sprayed the Bifen last night and found 12 worms alive and well this morning. When can I spray again?

[@darenmolina1572]

I put down some Bifen l/p granules about 1.5-2 weeks ago. I hadn’t watched your video then and didn’t know I needed the liquid too. I saw more moths yesterday and did Bifen I/t liquid last night and this morning I still see some moths. Do I wait the 5-6 days before doing the liquid again or should I do the liquid again every time I see the adult moths? Or does the liquid take a day or two to kill the adults? Sorry for so many questions.

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

AllynI know this video is a little older but I overseeded my tall fescue in Indiana, and I'm seeing moths flying around and little.mounds of loose dirt. Is it safe to follow by this strategy within a week or so of overseeding? Thanks, John

[@andersonb8925]

Great 👍 and very informative video 📹 as always. I normally use both Granular and liquid. For the liquid Insecticide is it better to spray in the morning, or in the evening? I've done both, and have seen the sod web worms in the morning, but the majority of other insects in the evening

[@JDPelzy]

Raccoons and skunks digging up patches of grass to get at the grubs create havoc in my yard.

[@Thelawncarenut]

yeah they will keep coming back if they know there is a feast there. Tough one to manage for sure.

[@williamjohnson9727]

This was a great informative video.

[@TheCureThatKillz]

Today being the first day of fall and I’m in Utah and plan to dethatch, aerate, level with sand, overseed and starter fert within the next week or two. I’ve got moths, nats and tiny flys all over my lawn. Should I treat for them before or after my overseeding project? Thank you in advance.

[@Funky4me21]

I was going to order The Bayer Bio, even had it my cart was intending on returning the Spectricide that is still in my trunk. Then I read the reviews on the Lowes site made by others who used the Bio.. only 50% recommended it and someone said it increased the population of grubs..

[@Drewg351]

I've been using Scott's GrubEx now for several years in late Spring and have had pretty good success. I still see those "dive bombing birds" that fly all around when I mow here in Minnesota (sparrows ????) and see a few moths here and there, but I haven't had any lawn damage. My Japanese Beetle infestation has really declined since I started using GrubEx. I just worry that I might be taking out earthworms or other good soil bugs or bacteria, etc...

[@p.b.sHUNTING]

A product I’ve discovered to prevent the stage of larvae to worm, coregan.

[@timivers8823]

These army worms, here in Tulsa, destroyed my entire beautiful yard in 3 days. Starting over this fall. I sprayed with my leftover diazinon. It's a freak year for us.

[@mikeg9b]

The first time I spread granular Triazicide, I ended up with poison-smelling, brown, powdery residue on my shoes and pant legs after I was finished. I could smell the poison on my shoes months later. Now, I use zip-up overshoes and coveralls.

[@barbaraeisenhower454]

Thanks so much for all of this wonderful information. Sod worms have completely destroyed my lawn.

[@lovethelawn7149]

We also have them here in the uk. Funny really as never seen huge damage.. or so I thought! This year the lawns are suffering quite a bit. We dont have many pesticides left as such nowadays so irs down to other methods

[@laurenlopez2973]

Fabulous video. No kidding. FABULOUS!!!!!

[@MThunter86]

I knew I liked you for some reason, nice hat! - A Montanan living in Texas and subscribing to your warm season grass care routine.

[@m.a.8425]

I found that if you turn the water on 1/3 to 1/2 the bottle will cover 4500sf.

[@Carwld]

Applied grainular Spectracide insect killer last month. Used the grainular as I have more experience with it over liquid, but your the difference is so obvious as you showed on your test. Might need to spray liquid next time.

[@T1up4me12385]

What rate do you recommend when using Bifen? Per 1k? And how often at your advised rate? Thank you!

[@frankdileo5244]

I've sprayed multiple times with all those products. Moths are still there

[@davidvillalobos6391]

Can you treat brand new sod ?? I just got it installed 5 days ago 😢😢

[@hwkfans]

After my last few mows i have noticed the next day there would be a good amount of pupa on my garage floor near my mowing shoes. Any ideas there??

[@waynehayes8237]

Great info as always. Sprayed and prayed with Bifen 2 weeks ago after seeing those moths flying around . Round two soon. Think I'm going with granular next.

[@Thelawncarenut]

it's good to switch things up so you don't get bored lol 👊

[@tomking1890]

@@ThelawncarenutMultiple applications are necessary

[@johnrosado9245]

First Awesome music ending

[@Thelawncarenut]

gotta get that blood pumping!

[@MichaelRei99]

I miss your podcasts!

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Was that a Simon Cowell impression? Or Simon the sodworm

[@Thelawncarenut]

It's from the Saturday Night Live sketch from the 80s, Simon (Mike Myers)

[@deep6301]

I cant facebook. Any other forums where I can get support?

[@src4409]

Hey can I throw diseased grasses in compost? What temp kills diseases?

[@randolwilliams9233]

What sand is good for Florida st.augustine lawn to add to level mason sand or white sand?

[@coryhyatt2035]

What do you do about fire ant mounds without killing your hard earned grass?

[@alexschlump681]

Should you do applications like this as a prevention instead of finding a culprit insect?

[@ddiazarch87]

Great videos...And GREAT outro music!

[@ElsaAndAnnie]

Very informative video. Thanks a lot

[@Justthemow]

Then in the morning the grass gets all slimy and then just dies in huge patches

[@wesleypatrick4384]

any weed killers that are safe for your shrubs in flower beds ?

[@theeapco]

Great video Mr Nut. In a few shots I thought you were running a sandal shop out of your garage.

[@Thelawncarenut]

I do have an over abundance of flips 😂😂😂

[@glokuta]

Great video Allyn! So many folks in my lawn groups deal with these fellas. They are my enemy. Two things I saw- your bird poop may be bird poop, but look in that area next time and try to find a couple more for me. That appears to be what we call window feeding, where an insect eats through one side the leaf and leaves a 'window,' converse to hole feeding that is more common. Two, SW eggs are laid in flat clusters on the leaf are are clear/creamy white. They later turn an amber color. The twitter photos provided looks like dried frass. In really bad outbreak areas you get a dusty appearance through the entire area from dried grass particles. Cheers!

[@jasonb8081]

Love the Florida beach clouds. Great video.

[@Thelawncarenut]

yeah, super puffy.

[@Synthetech]

I spray Bifen for the skeeters all summer long. Spray it under the leaves of shrubs, under tables, chairs.. any UNDER surface within 50 ft of my sitting areas outside gets sprayed. It reduces them by 80% or more for nearly 3 weeks.

[@Thelawncarenut]

agreed, I do that too. spray it all over everything lol

[@Synthetech]

@@Thelawncarenut it's like Frank's Red Hot Sauce.. "I put that ____ on everything!"

[@sflspotter6638]

Allyn very interesting comment you made at the end that some lawn care business owners get good tips from you and apply it in there day to day and even train their employees. This is a question now don’t they have to be licensed to be applying any type of chemicals to customer properties? I just know here in Florida you would need a L&O license to apply to customer properties. I’m a 20+ year GHP CPO in florida. Thanks for your continued videos it’s a learning time that I really love. Oh and missed your mow today booo lol 😆. Have a great coming up week.

[@Thelawncarenut]

yes for sure they have to work under someone who is licensed here in Florida but they can still learn from my vids. I don't give them the license to spray, just the thinking and the why behind it.

[@cluelessbeekeeping1322]

I love how you're absolutely CRAZY for your lawn and everything grass related...I love it!

[@Lamski3]

I have smaller gnat type bugs in my Bermuda lawn. I have sprayed Bifen but it didn't get rid of all the gnats (surprising because that stuff is amazing at controlling other insects). There are still some that fly up as I disturb the lawn by water, mowing, or walking on the grass. Any suggestions?

[@Thelawncarenut]

If you want to get rid of them because they are a nuisance to you, try adding some Tekko growth regulator to the mix.

[@Spider3747]

Always enjoy your videos. I just started seriously taking care of the lawn. Do you have any tips for getting rid of moss? I'm in Zone 8B with a very rainy climate.

[@Thelawncarenut]

It's tough for sure. Biggest thing is to dry up any area where water stands and get rid of trees that block sunlight. Iron treatments can help too.

[@aexiga87]

I did the bioadvanced complete insect killer a week and four days ago, bought three bags for my area since I have about 20,000sq ft of lawn. I followed the instructions as it states on the bag, now I have more moths flying around my grass!!

[@noncustody]

I had the same problem with my lawn. I'm going to buy a bird house and hopefully the bird that moves in will take care of the moths!

[@aexiga87]

Kenji great idea! I did another spray on hose treatment the day after I posted that video and I still have moths!! I have no idea if they’re flying over from our neighbors who don’t do anything to care for their lawns. Is that even possible ? If so, I’m screwed!!

[@DBrengartner]

Had an infestation of Eastern Tent Caterpillars and sprayed down some Talstar Pro. 6 hours later....not one on my house. Haven’t had any problems with any insects inside nor outside the house.

[@Thelawncarenut]

for sure! it works great on all the bugs!

[@CP-qg4ks]

Scott’s summerguard has 0.086% Bifenthrin Is that ok or should I use a separate product?

[@Thelawncarenut]

Sounds like a good product to me, thrower down !!

[@Star-Mac10]

Allyn, you got any recommendations for tapeworms?😏😉😁

[@Thelawncarenut]

haha, maybe put a piece of sharp cheddar on your tongue and see if he comes up to get it, then grab him with a pair tongues. 😜

[@andrewsanders1711]

I can tell you from my epic battle with Sod Webworm last year. The Bio advanced liquid does not work at all. I sprayed it as heavy as you can spray it directly to the worms themselves. Do yourself a favor and get spinosad. That stuff works great.

[@Thelawncarenut]

Good call.

[@johnblevins2248]

Unrelated question..... Can you mix green pop with rgs air8 and humic 12?

[@Thelawncarenut]

Yes you can (add water first) but keep in mind, the Greene Pop has Air8 already in it so I'd leave that part out so you avoid redundancy.

[@deep6301]

Thank you for addressing the spray vs granular. I cant pump the sprays.

[@ddnaomi]

Sevin is really bad for bees. Spray late in the evening when the bees aren't active. I would use something else.

[@Thelawncarenut]

I only see wasps in my lawn, no bees as there are no flowering weeds like clover for them to come to.

[@erlindamendez8633]

Thanks for your great advice and explaining instructions... great music & video too !!!

[@Thelawncarenut]

thank you! glad you liked it!

[@njneer7511]

Thanks for the great info yet again. My ears perked up toward the beginning when you said, "Thats some wild Bermuda but don't worry about that. I can take care of that later." My south Florida St Aug gets this from the neighbor's crappy lawn and from what I've read it cant be controlled with herbicides. Curious as to your method. Thanks

[@Thelawncarenut]

That back lawn there is a new type of St Aug called "ProVista" and it is glyphosate tolerant - here is some info kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpy8ZWWFl8eLfMU I highly recommend if the problem gets bad, resod with ProVista. It's also what we put in over at the Freedom Factory.