Which pests are identified as common turf pests that cause localized brown patches?

Which pests are identified as common turf pests that cause localized brown patches?

• A. All of the above
• B. White grubs (scarab larvae)
• C. Billbugs
• D. Sod webworms

Answer: (A)

Localized brown patches in turf often come from pests that damage roots or blades in a concentrated area. White grubs, the larvae of scarab beetles, feed on roots, weakening the turf and causing brown, wilted patches that can lift away easily. Billbugs attack the crown and roots as well, leading to irregular brown patches where the turf dies back. Sod webworms chew on leaf blades, creating thin, straw-colored patches with ground-level signs of feeding. Because each of these pests is a common cause of localized brown patches, the best answer is that all of the above are culprits.

Localized brown patches in turf often come from pests that damage roots or blades in a concentrated area. White grubs, the larvae of scarab beetles, feed on roots, weakening the turf and causing brown, wilted patches that can lift away easily. Billbugs attack the crown and roots as well, leading to irregular brown patches where the turf dies back. Sod webworms chew on leaf blades, creating thin, straw-colored patches with ground-level signs of feeding. Because each of these pests is a common cause of localized brown patches, the best answer is that all of the above are culprits.