Pest Prevention
Here in the Northern Territory Army Worm is a common problem.
More common in the wet season as they love the warmer climate.
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Army worms are attracted from miles away to fresh lawn and fresh lawn shoots, either recently acquired or recently fertilised. (Just like throwing a fresh bale of hay in a drought ridden paddock)
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The moths are widespread in suburban areas as they are attracted to lights.
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Watch out for damaged / brown patches in your lawn
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Use one of the following preventatives: 'Richgro Ant Killa' or ‘Richgro Lawn Beetle And Grub Killa’
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When ready to fertilise use ‘Scotts Lawn Builder + Grub and Insect Control’ (Fertliser + grub control is NOT for Zoysia Matrella)
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*Bifenthrin is the ingredient to deter pests
*Please Note: While on the farm all turf is regularly treated for grub prevention.
