Black Field Cricket
Eggs are laid in moist soil from February to May, and nymphs (immature adults) emerge from November to January. Adults appear from February and live… Read More »Black Field Cricket
Jack Glasson
Red Thread
Seen for its obvious red colour, Red Thread can be very prevalent in lawns these days. It can take hold especially over winter when fertility… Read More »Red Thread
Black Beetle
The adult black beetle is approximately 15mm long and has a black and sturdy appearance. As an adult it can be found throughout the year… Read More »Black Beetle
NZ Grass Grub
Grass grub adults emerge in October and are active until mid-December. The cooler the temperature, the later they emerge. The adults will start to emerge… Read More »NZ Grass Grub
Willow
Willow weed often has a dark spot in the middle of its leaves and the flowers are small, pink and clustered into a tight cylinder… Read More »Willow
June 2019
Winter is upon us with the average temperature down slightly. We have experienced a few frosts which have made everything stop growing. We are expected… Read More »June 2019
Rhizoctonia Brown Patch
Brown Patch is a fungal disease affecting the roots of lawn grasses causing small discoloured patches that grow to large patches of dead grass up… Read More »Rhizoctonia Brown Patch
Crown Rust (Ryegrass)
Crown Rust is caused by a fungus, mainly in warm, moist conditions from early summer to late autumn. The affected turf appears rust coloured due… Read More »Crown Rust (Ryegrass)
Dollar Spot
Dollar Spot is a lawn disease that affects a wide range of turf grasses throughout most of the year. It is easy to identify but… Read More »Dollar Spot
Rust
Rust is a fungal disease that occurs on grasses when their growth is slow. You will know if you have rust disease as grass blades… Read More »Rust