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

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.

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.

Black Cricket
These are also known as Black Field Crickets or simply field crickets.

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.

Porina
Porina (Wiseana spp.) comprises several species of native moth whose caterpillars are common pest of turf.

Sod Webworm
The term Sod Webworm is used to denote the species that includes Eudonia spp., Orocrambus spp. and Scoparia spp.

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.

Weeds
Learn about common lawn weeds and how to overcome them.
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