Sugarcane Beetle Damage in Southwest Florida Lawns
A St. Augustinegrass lawn can start thinning before you see an insect. Below-ground beetle injury may affect crowns, runners, and roots beneath the turf canopy. In Southwest Florida, sandy soil, heat, irregular irrigation, and outdoor lighting can complicate diagnosis. Similar symptoms may come from drought stress, chinch bugs, disease, mole crickets, or unrelated grub activity.…