Pests

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

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

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

Worms are important for the soil ecology, but an over-active worm population through winter can cause lawns to become very bumpy once the castings dry. … Read More »Worms

The Porina caterpillar causes similar damage to lawn grass and pastures as grass grub, causing bare patches and an increased incidence of flat weeds. However,… Read More »Porina