{"title":"Wireworm Control in Turf","description":"\u003cp\u003eWireworms are click-beetle larvae that live in soil and feed on seeds, roots, and underground stems. They are uncommon in established turf but can be important during renovation, establishment, or conversion from pasture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Recognize Wireworms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeedlings fail to emerge or young turf thins in irregular areas. Larvae are slender, shiny, yellow-brown, and hard-bodied; soil sampling is needed because symptoms resemble seed rot, drought, or other root feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Damage Develops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong larval life cycles, grassy field history, high organic matter, and moist soil can support populations for several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReduce Pest Pressure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScout the turf and confirm the pest before treating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect irrigation, fertility, mowing, thatch, or compaction problems that weaken roots and crowns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreat the susceptible life stage and preserve beneficial insects where practical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat University Research and Extension Guidance Says\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniversity pest-management guidance recommends pre-plant soil sampling where field history suggests risk. Once turf is established, hidden larvae and limited rescue options make prevention and correct diagnosis especially important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing and Timing a Turf Treatment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the products below as a starting point, then select a product labeled for the turf site and target pest. Match the application to the vulnerable life stage, place the material where the pest is feeding, and follow watering-in directions when treatment must reach the crown or root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResearch and label note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Research results help explain pest biology, timing, and product performance, but they do not expand a product label. Confirm the turf species, use site, target pest or nematode, life stage, rate, irrigation directions, and application interval on the current label before use.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversity sources:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.ces.ncsu.edu\/arthropod-pests-of-north-carolina-turf-a-guide\"\u003eNC State Extension: Arthropod Pests of North Carolina Turf\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.ces.ncsu.edu\/pest-control-for-professional-turfgrass-managers\"\u003eNC State Extension: Pest Control for Professional Turfgrass Managers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"crash-sc-insecticide-bottle-1-5-gal","title":"Crash SC Insecticide bottle (1.5 gal)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrash SC Insecticide is a broad-spectrum insecticide featuring clothianidin for control of key sucking, chewing, and soil-dwelling pests across a wide range of labeled crops and commercial sod farms. It offers flexible foliar and soil application options and delivers contact, translaminar, and systemic activity when applied to the soil. Crash SC is labeled for use on crops including cotton, cucurbits, fig, grape, leafy vegetables, peach, pome fruit, pomegranate, rice, soybean, tobacco, tree nuts, and tuberous and corm vegetables, making it a versatile tool for growers seeking dependable residual insect control.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sharda USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47882142744714,"sku":"crash1.5","price":367.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/9331\/8282\/files\/crash1.jpg?v=1774647368"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.intermountainturf.com\/collections\/wireworm-control-turf.oembed","provider":"Intermountain Turf Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}