Rick Brandenburg

Turfgrass Entomology Professor at N. C. State University since 1985.
GCSAA seminar instructor on warm season turf insect management

[Susana Milla-Lewis @NCTurfBreeding]

Registration for the Sandhills Turfgrass Conference and Field Day is open! Sep 4th 8-12. If you can’t come to the Lake Wheeler field day next week, here’s a second chance to learn from @TravisWGannon @turfbutler @TheTerriBee and others, don’t miss it! https://t.co/MCvI64Extw

[Rick Brandenburg @DrTurfBug]

This year's version of fall armyworm invasions is well underway.

[Rick Brandenburg @DrTurfBug]

A few fall armyworms showing up in NC

[Susana Milla-Lewis @NCTurfBreeding]

2024 Turfgrass Field Day is only 5 weeks away 😱🥳 A, L, N, D & X NCDA & CS Pesticide Credits galore, lots of educational talks on the latest turf research, and the opportunity to catch up with ONLY 1,000 of your NC turf industry peeps! Register 👉 https://t.co/yyDn1ausX0

[Rick Brandenburg @DrTurfBug]

And after the first soaking rain in almost a month, the green June beetles are flying everywhere.

[Rick Brandenburg @DrTurfBug]

This week, I had the honor and privilege of presenting my friend and colleague, Dr. Fred Yelverton, the Distinguished Service Award from the Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association. Well deserved!

[Rick Brandenburg @DrTurfBug]

@emcaseyturf Send me an email [email protected]

[Rick Brandenburg @DrTurfBug]

Numerous reports of fall armyworms in eastern and southern North Carolina

[Rick Brandenburg @DrTurfBug]

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends.
August 9 - N C State Turfgrass Field Day in Raleigh
One of the largest in the country.

https://t.co/632YDamyBv

[Rick Brandenburg @DrTurfBug]

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. August 9th - N C State Turfgrass Field Day in Raleigh.
One of the largest in the country.
https://t.co/632YDamyBv

[Rick Brandenburg @DrTurfBug]

@chrispbutcher Not a fall armyworm or a regular armyworm. I wouldn't worry about it.

[Rick Brandenburg @DrTurfBug]

There have been plenty of fall armyworm moths and they showed up a bit early, but no reports of actual armyworm damage yet. It is still early for North Carolina.

[Jim Kerns @KernsJim]

@DrTurfBug starting off the 1st Educational Seminar in Dubai, UAE. Providing excellent information for insect biology and management for turfgrass managers. @babikergatib @FredYelverton

[Rick Brandenburg @DrTurfBug]

Spring pest update video from Dr. Fred Yelverton, Dr. Jim Kerns and your truly.

https://t.co/9Y3AzVgBUf

[Rick Brandenburg @DrTurfBug]

Here's the link to NC State's turf pest management group and their fall pest update. It is an hour long video with lots of current information. Fred Yelverton, Terri Billeisen, and Jim Kerns provide all you need to know.
https://t.co/wglx1wzkG6

[Rick Brandenburg @DrTurfBug]

Fall armyworms not giving up yet. More moths than eggs at any time this year.

[Rick Brandenburg @DrTurfBug]

Fall armyworms still out there chomping away.

[Rick Brandenburg @DrTurfBug]

Plenty of fall armyworms out there in September. Not a repeat of 2021, but plenty of action that may demand your attention.

[Rick Brandenburg @DrTurfBug]

Seeing a small increase in fall armyworm activity

[Rick Brandenburg @DrTurfBug]

Fall armyworms in most places more normal this year. No reports of 2021 disasters. There is still a lot of fall armyworm season left so keep your eyes open.