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Sod webworms in lawns are a common topic. The moths now flying will de- 

 posit eggs in the sod. But in general fertility and moisture will enable the grass 

 to grow faster than the worms can eat it. In July and August a new generation will 

 be present and the growing conditions will be less favorable. At that time the web- 

 worms will damage the sod. Plan to treat with diazinon or carbaryl in the forepart 

 of July if inspection reveals tiny worms, but do not treat after the worms are full 

 grown and the damage is already done. 



Caution: Before applying insecticides, read the labels carefully and follow 

 all precautions. This not only will insure personal safety, but will also eliminate 

 residue hazards. 



Farm Advisers' Special Notice (NOT FOR PUBLICATION) 



Special corn borer and corn earworm meetings for farm advisers and insecti- 

 cide dealers: 



June 21 - Watseka 



- Jacksonville 



June 22 - Monmouth 



- Eureka 



- Edwardsville 



June 23 



Morrison 

 DeKalb 



Meet at the farm adviser's office at 1:00 p.m. 



Prepared by H. B. Petty, Steve Moore, Roscoe Randell and Clarence E. White 

 Extension Entomologists, University of Illinois College of Agriculture 



and Illinois Natural History Survey 



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H. B. Petty 

 Extension Specialist 

 in Entomology 



