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Lawn, turf and grassland pests

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Grasses are the dominant vegetation in many environments which vary in size and composition from the great prairies to manicured golf courses, bowling greens, and lawns around our homes. Natural grasslands cover millions of hectares throughout the world, providing sustenance for vast numbers of wildlife. Grasslands, improved by sowing and managing desirable species, support livestock industries around the world. Hard-wearing grass species are used to create recreational spaces in the urban environment.

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  • Entomopathogenic Nematode
  • Target Insect
  • White Grub
  • Japanese Beetle
  • Lawn Care

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  1. Department of Entomology, Ohio State University, OARDC, Wooster, OH, 44691, USA

    Michael G. Klein & Parwinder S. Grewal

  2. AgResearch, Lincoln, New Zealand

    Trevor A. Jackson

  3. Department of Entomology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, USA

    Albrecht M. Koppenhöfer

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Klein, M.G., Grewal, P.S., Jackson, T.A., Koppenhöfer, A.M. (2007). Lawn, turf and grassland pests. In: Lacey, L.A., Kaya, H.K. (eds) Field Manual of Techniques in Invertebrate Pathology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-5933-9_32

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