Appearance of mounds in warm and sunny locations, especially on sandy soils.

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“Chewing” damage on grass blades, young grass plants appear ragged, or are chewed off at the crown level. Large green excrement pellets (frass) on turf surface. Small holes in soil where the pests are burrowing. All vegetation bordering the burrows of cutworms will be missing because the larvae cut nearby grass blades and drag them inside for food.

Look for starlings or other birds that frequent an area and leave probing holes in turf. Apply Sevin® brand carbaryl insecticide at the rate indicated on the product label.

The presence of worm-like creatures with many legs.

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Pests are mostly encountered in areas that are heavily wooded, or which have large amounts of shrubs, or on lawns close to wooded areas or shrubs.

Check for chiggers by using a small, dark piece of cardboard. Place the cardboard on the ground, standing upright on its edge, and check for very tiny, oval, yellowish or bright orange mites that rapidly crawl from the bottom of the cardboard to the top. Mow areas that have tall grasses or weeds. Apply insect repellents to your clothes and body. Apply Sevin® brand carbaryl insecticide at the rate indicated on the product label.

Adults cockroaches range from 1/2” to 1” long with light brown to tan except for two dark stripes/bars/ streaks on the pronotal shield. Infestation is generally in winter when insects move inside homes for warmth though any openings available (under doors, sewer connections, utility pipes, air ducts, etc.). Damage is not common in homes.

Seal exterior doors with weather stripping. Fill gaps in walls and floors where pipes enter using steel wool and/or caulking compounds. AApply Sevin® brand carbaryl insecticide at the rate indicated on the product label.

The presence of brown to black insects that chirp during the night from summer through late fall.

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To check for ticks: slowly drag a one-square-yard piece of white cloth across area. Drag cloth for 15 to 30 second then stop to examine for ticks.

Control larvae life stages of these pests during late spring or early summer by applying Sevin® brand carbaryl insecticide at the rate indicated on the product label Refer to the conversion table for various formulations. Make applications to the entire lawn as well as ornamental beds and perimeter areas such as fence rows and wooded areas. An additional application in the late summer or fall can provide added control of adult ticks.

The presence of tiny, jumping pests on pets’ fur. Bites on the lower extremities of humans.

Place a piece of white paper or cloth beneath your pet and groom the animal carefully. Tiny dark specs (flea feces) that turn reddish brown when dampened are the tell-tale signs of a flea infestation. Apply Sevin® brand carbaryl insecticide at the rate indicated on the product label.

Appearance of mounds in warm and sunny locations, especially on sandy soils. Turf around mounds become thin and unsightly. Painful bites on the lower extremities of humans.

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Tiny, wedge-shaped bugs which can be found feeding on the underside of leaves. These pests jump or fly when disturbed, and at times can be observed running sideways. Affected leaves wilt and have mottled, whitish, reddish or yellow appearance as a result of sap loss from insects feeding. Stems may also be affected.

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The presence of worm-like creatures with many legs.

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Small, irregular, yellow or brown patches ofturfgrass with a ragged appearance. These areas expand quickly, with grass plants soon dying as insect feeding continues. Chewing damage on grass blades, especially in sunny locations. Green excrement pellets (frass), and silken tunnels in thatch.

Carefully examine turf for the presence of silken tunnels in thatch. Adult moths can be observed at night because they are attracted to lights. They can be flushed from their hiding places during the day as the grass around them is moved or disturbed. Look for birds probing in turf for succulent worms. Note: birds may be looking for other pests. Apply Sevin® brand carbaryl insecticide at the rate indicated on the product label.

An arachnid having a flat, narrow body, two lobsterlike claws, eight legs, and a segmented abdominal body, terminating with a venomous stinger, which is supplied by a pair of poison glands. The tail curves upward and forward over the back. Scorpions are usually brown in color and range from 1” to 8” in length. Found in warm and dry tropical regions, including the southwest U.S.

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Silverfish have a flat, elongated body 1/3” to 3/4” in length and broad near the head, tapering toward the rear-somewhat “carrot” shaped. These fragile, wingless insects are covered with scales and have two long, slender antennae at the head and their long appendages at the rear. The silverfish lives and develops in dark, damp, and cool areas, often in the basement, bathroom, and kitchen.

Sanitation is important but not entirely effective in reducing populations because silverfish often reside between wall partitions. Repair any moisture leaks in plumbing, reduce available water and moisture and reduce humidity with dehumidifiers and fans. Apply Sevin® brand carbaryl insecticide at the rate indicated on the product label.

Insects are usually found hiding underneath mulch or plant litter in ornamental plant beds, or around building perimeters.

Clear rocks, leaf litter and excess vegetation, especially in areas that remain damp. Apply Sevin® brand carbaryl insecticide at the rate indicated on the product label.

Ticks are most often found in tall grasses, weeds and other overgrown, wooded or bushy areas.

Wear protective clothing such as long pants and socks. Apply insect repellents to shoes and socks. Apply Sevin® brand carbaryl insecticide at the rate indicated on the product label.

Look for presence of wasp nests and flying bugs.

Apply Sevin® brand carbaryl insecticide at the rate indicated on the product label. Note: Sevin is not a fast knock-down insecticide for wasps.