Insects
Learn about common lawn insects and how to overcome them.
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Argentine Stem Weevil
Argentine Stem Weevil (Listronotus bonariensis) like other weevils are distinguishable from beetles by their long snouts and their legless grubs
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Black (African) Beetle
The Black Beetle(Heteronuchus arator) is generally found in the top half of the north island though it has been reported as far south as Wellington.
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Black Beetle – Adult
The Black Beetle (Heteronuchus arator) is generally found in the top half of the north island though it has been reported as far south as Wellington.
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Black Cricket
These are also known as Black Field Crickets or simply field crickets.
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Grass Grub
Grass Grub (Costelytra zealandica) also known as Brown Beetle is a native species that like many biting and chewing insects has a distinct annual life cycle.
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Porina
Porina (Wiseana spp.) comprises several species of native moth whose caterpillars are common pest of turf.
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Sod Webworm
The term Sod Webworm is used to denote the species that includes Eudonia spp., Orocrambus spp. and Scoparia spp.
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Tasmanian Grass Grub
This species is often confused with Black Beetle as both the adults and the grubs look similar.
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Diseases
Learn about common lawn diseases and how to overcome them.
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Weeds
Learn about common lawn weeds and how to overcome them.
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