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Common Lawn Pests in Middle Georgia

Insects and mites cause billions in turf damage nationwide every year. Middle Georgia\u2019s warm climate and long growing season make our lawns especially vulnerable. Learn to identify the pests that threaten your yard and understand when to call for professional treatment.

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Pest guide

Why Lawn Pests Thrive in Georgia

Middle Georgia's warm temperatures and humidity create a long active season for lawn-damaging insects. Some pests feed above ground, devouring grass blades overnight. Others work below the surface, severing roots and tunneling through the soil where you can't see them.

The key to protecting your lawn is knowing what to look for and acting fast when you spot the signs. Pest damage is almost always progressive — the sooner you treat, the less turf you lose.

Common pests

Pests We Treat in Middle Georgia

White Grubs

Popillia japonica (larvae)

White grubs are the larval stage of Japanese beetles and other scarab beetles. They live just below the soil surface and feed on grass roots, severing…

Late summer through fallInsect

Fall Armyworms

Spodoptera frugiperda

Fall armyworms are caterpillars that can destroy an entire lawn in 24–48 hours. They migrate into Middle Georgia from the Gulf Coast each summer, arri…

Late summer through early fallInsect

Southern Chinch Bugs

Blissus insularis

Southern chinch bugs are tiny, sap-sucking insects that drain grass blades dry and inject a toxin that kills the plant tissue. They thrive in hot, dry…

SummerInsect

Tawny Mole Crickets

Neoscapteriscus vicinus

Tawny mole crickets are bizarre-looking insects that tunnel through the soil like tiny moles, shredding grass roots and pushing up soil as they go. Th…

Spring through fallInsect

Red Imported Fire Ants

Solenopsis invicta

Red imported fire ants build large mound colonies in lawns, landscaping, and along driveways throughout Middle Georgia. Their aggressive stinging beha…

Spring through fall (year-round in mild winters)Insect

Sod Webworms

Herpetogramma phaeopteralis

Sod webworms are caterpillars that chew grass blades at night and hide in silk-lined tunnels in the thatch during the day. They produce multiple gener…

Late spring through early fallInsect

Hunting Billbugs

Sphenophorus venatus vestitus

Hunting billbugs are weevils whose larvae bore into grass stems and crowns, then move into the root zone as they grow. They’re often overlooked becaus…

Late spring through summerInsect

Bermudagrass Mites

Eriophyes cynodoniensis

Bermudagrass mites are microscopic pests that can’t be seen with the naked eye. They feed inside leaf sheaths and cause bermudagrass to produce dense,…

Late spring through summerArachnid

Detection

How to Spot Pest Damage Early

Detection Tips

Catching pest activity early is the difference between a quick treatment and re-sodding half your yard.

The soapy water flush brings armyworms, webworms, and mole crickets to the surface

Brown patches that don’t respond to watering often indicate insect damage, not drought

Turf that peels up like carpet means grubs have severed the roots below

Early detection saves more lawn — most pest damage is progressive

Why Professional Treatment

Retail insecticides often miss the mark because pest identification and product selection require experience.

Accurate pest identification determines the right product and timing

Professional-grade insecticides work faster and last longer than retail products

Targeted application minimizes chemical use while maximizing pest elimination

Follow-up monitoring catches second-wave infestations before they cause damage

Expert service

Year-Round Pest Control from Attaboy

We identify the specific pests in your lawn, apply targeted treatments at the right time, and monitor for re-infestation. No guesswork, no wasted product, no contracts.

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