Aug/Sept Insect Management Calendar

Become familiar with these pests that you may see during August and September. Notify homeowners when you find damaging levels of insects or mites.

 

Click on the insect names to find resources that help identify & manage these pests. Notesafter the insect’s name explain what you should do for each insect.

 

This publication offers help to manage landscape pests. -  http://apps.caes.uga.edu/urbanag/GCLP/StudyGuide/chapter19.pdf

For pesticide recommendations, see the Pest Control Handbook - http://www.ent.uga.edu/pmh/. 

 

Azalea caterpillar – Scout and remove caterpillars or treat if needed

Two spotted spider mite – Treat with miticide as needed                                     

Citrus whitefly – Scout and treat as needed

Two-lined spittlebugs – Scout and treat if needed

 

Crape myrtle aphid – Treat with insecticide as needed

Bagworms – Remove bags or treat with insecticide if worms are actively feeding

Cottony maple scale – Treat with insecticide as needed

Orange striped oak worm – Scout and treat if needed

Green striped mapleworm - Scout and treat if needed

 

Chinch Bugs in St. Augustine and other turf – Scout and treat with insecticide if necessary

Fire Ants – Treat with insecticide - particularly baits

Cicada killer wasp – Control not usually needed

Fall Armyworms – Scout and treat if necessary