{"id":2355,"date":"2026-08-28T15:20:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T21:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcsod.com\/?page_id=2355"},"modified":"2026-09-01T17:34:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T23:34:55","slug":"armyworms-treasure-valley","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mcsod.com\/es\/resources\/armyworms-treasure-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"Armyworms in Treasure Valley Lawns"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-51b2b12 alignfull\" data-block-id=\"51b2b12\"><style>.stk-51b2b12 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-51b2b12-column{--stk-column-gap:35px !important;row-gap:35px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-51b2b12 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-51b2b12-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-3a43e6b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"3a43e6b\"><style>.stk-3a43e6b-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}.stk-3a43e6b {align-self:flex-start !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-3a43e6b {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-3a43e6b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center-mobile stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-3a43e6b-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-7225c59\" id=\"true-armyworms-in-treasure-valley-lawns\" data-block-id=\"7225c59\"><style>.stk-7225c59 {margin-bottom:10px !important;}.stk-7225c59 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:45px !important;line-height:1.3em !important;font-weight:800 !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-7225c59 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:45px !important;}}<\/style><h1 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">True Armyworms in Treasure Valley Lawns<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-36fb78b\" data-block-id=\"36fb78b\"><style>.stk-36fb78b .stk-block-text__text{font-size:22px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-36fb78b .stk-block-text__text{font-size:22px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">What homeowners should know about the current armyworm activity affecting Eagle, Star and other parts of the Treasure Valley.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-4c3a482\" data-block-id=\"4c3a482\"><style>.stk-4c3a482 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:14px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-4c3a482 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:14px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>Updated August 26, 2026 \u00b7 Information based on the University of Idaho preliminary report<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d4d74c8\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d4d74c8\"><style>.stk-d4d74c8-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-d4d74c8 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d4d74c8-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center-mobile stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d4d74c8-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-240336e\" data-block-id=\"240336e\"><style>.stk-240336e .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:300px !important;}.stk-240336e .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:16% 20% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-240336e .stk-img-wrapper{height:200px !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2357\" src=\"https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-army.jpg\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" alt=\"Armyworm around the foundation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-army.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-army-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-army-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-army-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-army-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-0235fc4\" data-block-id=\"0235fc4\"><style>.stk-0235fc4 {height:65px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-0235fc4 {height:35px !important;}}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-88909bb stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"88909bb\"><style>.stk-88909bb .stk--block-align-88909bb{align-items:center !important;}.stk-88909bb {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #154734) !important;background-attachment:fixed !important;background-position:bottom center !important;background-repeat:no-repeat !important;background-size:cover !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-88909bb:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #154734) !important;}.stk-88909bb-column{--stk-column-gap:35px !important;row-gap:35px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-88909bb {background-position:bottom left !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-88909bb {background-position:bottom center !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-88909bb stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-88909bb-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-db9bc2f\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"db9bc2f\"><style>.stk-db9bc2f-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-db9bc2f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center-mobile stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-db9bc2f-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-db8a85c\" id=\"what-were-seeing\" data-block-id=\"db8a85c\"><style>.stk-db8a85c {margin-bottom:10px !important;}.stk-db8a85c .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #43B02A) !important;line-height:1.3em !important;font-weight:800 !important;}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color\">What we&#8217;re seeing<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-04691c0\" data-block-id=\"04691c0\"><style>.stk-04691c0 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #F8F9F4) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color\">We are hearing reports of unusually high armyworm activity in the Eagle and Star area, as well as in other parts of the Treasure Valley. Caterpillars have been found in both newly installed sod and established lawns.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-4ec3325\" data-block-id=\"4ec3325\"><style>.stk-4ec3325 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #F8F9F4) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color\">McKellip Sod Farm requested assistance from <strong>Dr. Armando Falcon-Brindis, Research Faculty and Extension Specialist of Entomology with the University of Idaho Parma Research and Extension Center<\/strong>, to investigate the issue.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c9c870b\" data-block-id=\"c9c870b\"><style>.stk-c9c870b .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #F8F9F4) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color\">After inspecting several properties around Star and Eagle, true armyworms were found in both existing turfgrass and newly installed sod. Our fields were also inspected, and <strong>no caterpillars or evidence of them were found on our farm<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-390aad4\" data-block-id=\"390aad4\"><style>.stk-390aad4 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #F8F9F4) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color\">Based on what we are seeing, this appears to be a regional pest issue rather than one isolated to newly installed sod.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-04f794f\" data-block-id=\"04f794f\"><style>.stk-04f794f {height:130px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-04f794f {height:70px !important;}}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-c771ecf\" data-block-id=\"c771ecf\"><style>.stk-c771ecf {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-c771ecf-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-77934f5\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"77934f5\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-77934f5-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-77934f5-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-07bab46\" data-block-id=\"07bab46\"><style>.stk-07bab46-column{--stk-column-gap:50px !important;row-gap:50px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-07bab46 {--stk-col-order-1:2 !important;--stk-col-order-2:1 !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-07bab46 {--stk-col-order-1:2 !important;--stk-col-order-2:1 !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-07bab46-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-467cd1b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"467cd1b\"><style>.stk-467cd1b-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-467cd1b {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 0 \/ 1 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-467cd1b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-467cd1b-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-4619ea8\" data-block-id=\"4619ea8\"><style>.stk-4619ea8 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:364px !important;}.stk-4619ea8 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:51% 62% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-4619ea8 .stk-img-wrapper{height:200px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-4619ea8 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:200px !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2358\" src=\"https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm.jpg\" width=\"791\" height=\"432\" alt=\"Armyworm\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm.jpg 791w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d338d72\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d338d72\"><style>.stk-d338d72-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-d338d72 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 0 \/ 1 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d338d72-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center-mobile stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d338d72-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-9b995d0\" id=\"what-is-a-true-armyworm\" data-block-id=\"9b995d0\"><style>.stk-9b995d0 {margin-bottom:20px !important;}.stk-9b995d0 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:30px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-9b995d0 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:30px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\">What Is a True Armyworm?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-divider stk-block-divider has-text-align-left has-text-align-center-mobile stk-block stk-5c755e5\" data-block-id=\"5c755e5\"><style>.stk-5c755e5 hr.stk-block-divider__hr{background:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #43B02A) !important;height:1px !important;width:100% !important;}.stk-5c755e5 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}<\/style><hr class=\"stk-block-divider__hr\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-2b5485d\" data-block-id=\"2b5485d\"><style>.stk-2b5485d-column{--stk-column-gap:30px !important;row-gap:30px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-2b5485d-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9533d8e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9533d8e\"><style>.stk-9533d8e-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9533d8e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9533d8e-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-127acb5\" data-block-id=\"127acb5\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The pest identified in the University of Idaho investigation is the <strong>true armyworm (<em>Mythimna unipuncta)<\/em><\/strong>. It is also commonly called the common armyworm, white-speck moth or rice armyworm.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-51e569e\" data-block-id=\"51e569e\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">True armyworms are moths in the Noctuidae family. The damaging stage is the caterpillar, or larva. The larvae feed on grasses and other crops and can move in large groups, which is where the name <strong>armyworm<\/strong> comes from.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-848175e\" data-block-id=\"848175e\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">During the Treasure Valley investigation, armyworms were observed feeding on turfgrass containing mixtures of <strong>Kentucky bluegrass, ryegrass and tall fescue<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-44b3321\" data-block-id=\"44b3321\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-44b3321-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-365b484\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"365b484\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-365b484-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-365b484-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-397e24e\" id=\"how-to-identify-a-true-armyworm\" data-block-id=\"397e24e\"><style>.stk-397e24e .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #43B02A) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-397e24e .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color\">How to Identify a True Armyworm<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-6ce30cb\" data-block-id=\"6ce30cb\"><style>.stk-6ce30cb {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-6ce30cb .stk-block-text__text{font-size:22px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-6ce30cb .stk-block-text__text{font-size:22px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">True armyworm caterpillars can be identified by several characteristics:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-075debc\" data-block-id=\"075debc\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-075debc-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-cbab914\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"cbab914\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-cbab914 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-cbab914 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 0 \/ 1 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-cbab914-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-cbab914-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-eda588c\" data-block-id=\"eda588c\"><style>.stk-eda588c {--stk-icon-list-row-gap:15px !important;--stk-icon-list-marker-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #154734) !important;--stk-icon-list-icon-size:9px !important;}.stk-eda588c .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:flex-start !important;}.stk-eda588c ul .stk-block-icon-list-item__content .stk--inner-svg, .stk-eda588c ol .stk-block-icon-list-item__content .stk-block-icon-list-item__marker{transform:translateY(8px) !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-eda588c\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512z\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-3fa366a\" data-block-id=\"3fa366a\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-eda588c\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">A light brown or yellowish-tan head<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-5d2d1c6\" data-block-id=\"5d2d1c6\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-eda588c\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">A distinct dark-brown, net-like or honeycomb pattern on the head<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-96674e1\" data-block-id=\"96674e1\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-eda588c\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Two dark arcs on the face that form a \u201cV\u201d or inverted \u201cY\u201d<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-c252374\" data-block-id=\"c252374\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-eda588c\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">A wide, dark greenish-black stripe running down the center of the back<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-5ea2217\" data-block-id=\"5ea2217\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-eda588c\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">A tendency to curl tightly into a \u201cC\u201d shape when disturbed or dropped<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-fb447ed\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"fb447ed\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-fb447ed {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(25% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-fb447ed {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-fb447ed-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-fb447ed-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-3f2bda0\" data-block-id=\"3f2bda0\"><style>.stk-3f2bda0 .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:2\/1 !important;width:100% !important;height:188px !important;}.stk-3f2bda0 .stk-img-wrapper:hover img{transform:scale(2) !important;object-position:11% 100% !important;}.stk-3f2bda0 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:49% 57.99999999999999% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-3f2bda0 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:200px !important;}.stk-3f2bda0 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:19% 54% !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-3f2bda0 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:200px !important;}.stk-3f2bda0 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:19% 60% !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2359\" src=\"https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-head.jpg\" width=\"1656\" height=\"1331\" alt=\"Armyworm head close up\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-head.jpg 1656w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-head-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-head-1024x823.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-head-768x617.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-head-1536x1235.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-head-15x12.jpg 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1656px) 100vw, 1656px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6562c1a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6562c1a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-6562c1a {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(25% - 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The larval stage is when turfgrass damage occurs.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-e7aa697\" data-block-id=\"e7aa697\"><style>.stk-e7aa697 {padding-right:50px !important;padding-left:50px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-e7aa697-column{--stk-column-gap:30px !important;row-gap:30px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-e7aa697 {padding-right:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-e7aa697-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-03a65c3\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"03a65c3\"><style>.stk-03a65c3 {align-self:flex-start !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-03a65c3 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-03a65c3-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-03a65c3-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-38393ed\" id=\"1-egg\" data-block-id=\"38393ed\"><style>.stk-38393ed .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #F8F9F4) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-38393ed .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-text-align-center\">1. Egg<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image-box stk-block-image-box stk-hover-parent stk-block stk-1140735 is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"1140735\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-row stk-block-image-box__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-2a2ad4c\" data-block-id=\"2a2ad4c\"><style>.stk-2a2ad4c {border-top-left-radius:30px !important;border-top-right-radius:30px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:30px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:30px !important;overflow:hidden !important;}.stk-2a2ad4c .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:1\/1 !important;height:auto !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-2a2ad4c .stk-img-wrapper img{transform:scale(2.5) !important;}.stk-2a2ad4c .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:77% 38% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-2a2ad4c .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-2a2ad4c .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:300px !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2483\" src=\"https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/armyworm-eggs.png\" width=\"1254\" height=\"1254\" alt=\"Armyworm eggs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/armyworm-eggs.png 1254w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/armyworm-eggs-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/armyworm-eggs-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/armyworm-eggs-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/armyworm-eggs-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/armyworm-eggs-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-cbd9f8b\" data-block-id=\"cbd9f8b\"><style>.stk-cbd9f8b .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #F8F9F4) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color\">Adult moths lay eggs on grass blades that hatch into larva<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c402dc7\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c402dc7\"><style>.stk-c402dc7 {align-self:flex-start !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-c402dc7 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c402dc7-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c402dc7-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-25f1c42\" id=\"2-larva-caterpillar\" data-block-id=\"25f1c42\"><style>.stk-25f1c42 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #F8F9F4) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-25f1c42 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-text-align-center\">2. Larva (Caterpillar)<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image-box stk-block-image-box stk-hover-parent stk-block stk-04c87df is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"04c87df\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-row stk-block-image-box__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-ea28f15\" data-block-id=\"ea28f15\"><style>.stk-ea28f15 {border-top-left-radius:30px !important;border-top-right-radius:30px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:30px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:30px !important;overflow:hidden !important;}.stk-ea28f15 .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:1\/1 !important;height:auto !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-ea28f15 .stk-img-wrapper img{transform:scale(2) !important;object-position:0% 0% !important;}.stk-ea28f15 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:50% 51% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-ea28f15 .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-ea28f15 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:300px !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2358\" src=\"https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm.jpg\" width=\"791\" height=\"432\" alt=\"True Armyworm larva\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm.jpg 791w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-953e0d8\" data-block-id=\"953e0d8\"><style>.stk-953e0d8 {margin-bottom:12px !important;}.stk-953e0d8 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #F8F9F4) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color\">Larva passes through <strong>six developmental stages, called instars<\/strong>, as they grow<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a274a80\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a274a80\"><style>.stk-a274a80 {align-self:flex-start !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-a274a80 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a274a80-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a274a80-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-a4e1f42\" id=\"3-pupa\" data-block-id=\"a4e1f42\"><style>.stk-a4e1f42 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #F8F9F4) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-a4e1f42 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-text-align-center\">3. Pupa<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image-box stk-block-image-box stk-hover-parent stk-block stk-937e303 is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"937e303\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-row stk-block-image-box__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-b47aa2e\" data-block-id=\"b47aa2e\"><style>.stk-b47aa2e {border-top-left-radius:30px !important;border-top-right-radius:30px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:30px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:30px !important;overflow:hidden !important;}.stk-b47aa2e .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:1\/1 !important;height:auto !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-b47aa2e .stk-img-wrapper img{transform:scale(1.3) !important;}.stk-b47aa2e .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:32% 50% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-b47aa2e .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-b47aa2e .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:300px !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2481\" src=\"https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/armyworm-pupa.png\" width=\"1254\" height=\"1254\" alt=\"Armyworm Pupa\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/armyworm-pupa.png 1254w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/armyworm-pupa-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/armyworm-pupa-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/armyworm-pupa-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/armyworm-pupa-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/armyworm-pupa-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-093ec40\" data-block-id=\"093ec40\"><style>.stk-093ec40 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #F8F9F4) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color\">Mature larva leave feeding areas and typically pupate <strong>2 to 4 inches into the soil<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c94a70c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c94a70c\"><style>.stk-c94a70c {align-self:flex-start !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-c94a70c {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c94a70c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c94a70c-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-1b4f7c8\" id=\"4-adult-moth\" data-block-id=\"1b4f7c8\"><style>.stk-1b4f7c8 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #F8F9F4) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-1b4f7c8 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-text-align-center\">4. Adult Moth<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image-box stk-block-image-box stk-hover-parent stk-block stk-3344325 is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"3344325\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-row stk-block-image-box__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-af8816d\" data-block-id=\"af8816d\"><style>.stk-af8816d {border-top-left-radius:30px !important;border-top-right-radius:30px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:30px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:30px !important;overflow:hidden !important;}.stk-af8816d .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:1\/1 !important;height:auto !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-af8816d .stk-img-wrapper img{transform:scale(2) !important;object-position:50% 100% !important;}.stk-af8816d .stk-img-wrapper:hover img{object-position:50% 60% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-af8816d .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-af8816d .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:300px !important;}.stk-af8816d .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:50% 50% !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2482\" src=\"https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/armyworm-adult-moth.png\" width=\"1254\" height=\"1254\" alt=\"True Armyworm adult moth\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/armyworm-adult-moth.png 1254w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/armyworm-adult-moth-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/armyworm-adult-moth-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/armyworm-adult-moth-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/armyworm-adult-moth-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/armyworm-adult-moth-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-9f9a506\" data-block-id=\"9f9a506\"><style>.stk-9f9a506 {margin-bottom:12px !important;}.stk-9f9a506 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #F8F9F4) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color\">Adult moths emerge, mate and lay eggs. They have a distinct white dot on their forwings<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-b1f6b50\" data-block-id=\"b1f6b50\"><style>.stk-b1f6b50 {margin-right:50px !important;margin-left:50px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-b1f6b50 {margin-right:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-b1f6b50-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-4005e1b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"4005e1b\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-4005e1b {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(30% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-4005e1b {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 0 \/ 1 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-4005e1b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4005e1b-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-486fa98\" data-block-id=\"486fa98\"><style>.stk-486fa98 .stk-img-wrapper img{border-radius:30px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2480\" src=\"https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/true-armyworm-life-cycle.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1825\" alt=\"True Armyworm Life Cycle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/true-armyworm-life-cycle.png 2000w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/true-armyworm-life-cycle-300x274.png 300w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/true-armyworm-life-cycle-1024x934.png 1024w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/true-armyworm-life-cycle-768x701.png 768w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/true-armyworm-life-cycle-1536x1402.png 1536w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/true-armyworm-life-cycle-13x12.png 13w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a7514de\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a7514de\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-a7514de {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(70% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-a7514de {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 0 \/ 1 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a7514de-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a7514de-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-74a848e\" id=\"strong-how-can-populations-develop-so-quickly-strong\" data-block-id=\"74a848e\"><style>.stk-74a848e .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #43B02A) !important;}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-text-align-left\"><strong>How Can Populations Develop So Quickly?<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-614cf55\" data-block-id=\"614cf55\"><style>.stk-614cf55 {--stk-icon-list-row-gap:15px !important;--stk-icon-list-marker-color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #F8F9F4) !important;--stk-icon-list-icon-size:9px !important;}.stk-614cf55 .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:flex-start !important;}.stk-614cf55 ul .stk-block-icon-list-item__content .stk--inner-svg, .stk-614cf55 ol .stk-block-icon-list-item__content .stk-block-icon-list-item__marker{transform:translateY(8px) !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-614cf55\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512z\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-bbb2e3e\" data-block-id=\"bbb2e3e\"><style>.stk-bbb2e3e .stk-block-icon-list-item__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #F8F9F4) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-614cf55\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text has-text-color\">True armyworms can complete their entire life cycle in only <strong>28 to 41 days under optimal summer conditions<\/strong>, allowing populations to build rapidly and multiple generations to overlap.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-3eca98f\" data-block-id=\"3eca98f\"><style>.stk-3eca98f .stk-block-icon-list-item__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #F8F9F4) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-614cf55\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text has-text-color\">Armyworms are also mobile. As mature larvae prepare to pupate, they may leave the turf and crawl in large numbers looking for suitable locations to pupate.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-71df201\" data-block-id=\"71df201\"><style>.stk-71df201 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:22px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #F8F9F4) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-71df201 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:22px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color has-text-align-center\">Armyworm activity usually starts to slow down when temperatures start going below 55\u00b0F.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-dcd0e73\" data-block-id=\"dcd0e73\"><style>.stk-dcd0e73 {height:130px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-dcd0e73 {height:70px !important;}}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-a7c3a96\" data-block-id=\"a7c3a96\"><style>.stk-a7c3a96 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-a7c3a96-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b1f945a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b1f945a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-b1f945a {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(46% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b1f945a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b1f945a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-19c7595\" data-block-id=\"19c7595\"><style>.stk-19c7595 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:472px !important;}.stk-19c7595 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:51% 69% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-19c7595 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:300px !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2361\" src=\"https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-damage-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2560\" alt=\"Armyworm damage in yard\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-damage-scaled.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-damage-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-damage-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-damage-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-damage-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-damage-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-damage-7x12.jpg 7w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-114a812\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"114a812\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-114a812 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(54% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-114a812-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-114a812-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ff8d46f\" id=\"strong-what-damage-do-armyworms-cause-strong\" data-block-id=\"ff8d46f\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>What Damage Do Armyworms Cause?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-aef0151\" data-block-id=\"aef0151\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">True armyworm larvae feed directly on grass foliage. During a heavy outbreak, feeding can become severe enough to rapidly thin or defoliate turf.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-9c3faa9\" data-block-id=\"9c3faa9\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The University of Idaho report notes that larvae can feed on turfgrass to the point that the grass <strong>may not recover<\/strong>, particularly during severe infestations.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-6777f22\" id=\"strong-signs-to-watch-for-strong\" data-block-id=\"6777f22\"><style>.stk-6777f22 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-6777f22 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #43B02A) !important;}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color\"><strong>Signs to watch for<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-1afeb7f\" data-block-id=\"1afeb7f\"><style>.stk-1afeb7f {--stk-icon-list-row-gap:15px !important;--stk-icon-list-marker-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #154734) !important;--stk-icon-list-icon-size:9px !important;}.stk-1afeb7f .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:flex-start !important;}.stk-1afeb7f ul .stk-block-icon-list-item__content .stk--inner-svg, .stk-1afeb7f ol .stk-block-icon-list-item__content .stk-block-icon-list-item__marker{transform:translateY(8px) !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-1afeb7f\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512z\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-30c6557\" data-block-id=\"30c6557\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-1afeb7f\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Caterpillars in the grass or thatch<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-72b3154\" data-block-id=\"72b3154\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-1afeb7f\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Caterpillars along patios, sidewalks or foundations<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-2e4f33f\" data-block-id=\"2e4f33f\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-1afeb7f\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Irregular brown or thinned areas<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-bb0ea30\" data-block-id=\"bb0ea30\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-1afeb7f\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Grass blades that appear rapidly chewed or stripped<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-2be6846\" data-block-id=\"2be6846\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-1afeb7f\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Small green or dark droppings, called <strong>frass<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-d9f91cb\" data-block-id=\"d9f91cb\"><style>.stk-d9f91cb {height:130px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-d9f91cb {height:70px !important;}}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-93e32cf\" data-block-id=\"93e32cf\"><style>.stk-93e32cf {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-93e32cf-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b99347a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b99347a\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b99347a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b99347a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-f084f46\" id=\"strong-when-should-you-be-concerned-strong\" data-block-id=\"f084f46\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>When Should You Be Concerned?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-66d9006\" id=\"strong-when-should-you-be-concerned-strong\" data-block-id=\"66d9006\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">According to the University of Idaho preliminary report, populations greater than approximately <strong>3 to 4 caterpillars per square foot<\/strong> warrant concern and may justify intervention.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-0fe16a2\" id=\"strong-when-should-you-be-concerned-strong\" data-block-id=\"0fe16a2\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Larval size is also important. Smaller caterpillars are generally easier to control, while larger late-stage larvae can consume grass much more rapidly. The report notes that caterpillars over approximately <strong>0.75 inches long<\/strong> are in their final larval stage and are responsible for the majority of their lifetime foliage consumption.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-cbaf6f1\" id=\"strong-when-should-you-be-concerned-strong\" data-block-id=\"cbaf6f1\"><style>.stk-cbaf6f1 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>Before treating your lawn<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-48b1aa7\" id=\"strong-when-should-you-be-concerned-strong\" data-block-id=\"48b1aa7\"><style>.stk-48b1aa7 ol{--stk-list-style-type:decimal !important;}.stk-48b1aa7 {--stk-icon-list-row-gap:15px !important;--stk-icon-list-icon-size:9px !important;}.stk-48b1aa7 .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:flex-start !important;}.stk-48b1aa7 ul .stk-block-icon-list-item__content .stk--inner-svg, .stk-48b1aa7 ol .stk-block-icon-list-item__content .stk-block-icon-list-item__marker{transform:translateY(8px) !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-48b1aa7\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512z\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-cf806ee\" data-block-id=\"cf806ee\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-48b1aa7\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Make sure you have correctly identified the pest.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-d508fc6\" data-block-id=\"d508fc6\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-48b1aa7\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Read and follow the pesticide label.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-fb2d9eb\" data-block-id=\"fb2d9eb\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-48b1aa7\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Avoid unnecessary or excessive applications.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-ea30fa9\" data-block-id=\"ea30fa9\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-48b1aa7\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Contact a qualified lawn-care or pest-control professional if you are unsure what treatment is appropriate.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-1752535\" data-block-id=\"1752535\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-48b1aa7\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Contact an entomologist if you are unsure which pest is causing the damage.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-55ee7d4\" data-block-id=\"55ee7d4\"><style>.stk-55ee7d4 {height:130px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-55ee7d4 {height:70px !important;}}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-e31ebf1\" data-block-id=\"e31ebf1\"><style>.stk-e31ebf1 {overflow:hidden !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-e31ebf1-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-4c39c6e stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"4c39c6e\"><style>.stk-4c39c6e {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #154734) !important;border-top-left-radius:30px !important;border-top-right-radius:30px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:30px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:30px !important;overflow:hidden !important;}.stk-4c39c6e:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #154734) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-4c39c6e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4c39c6e-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-0b66010\" data-block-id=\"0b66010\"><style>.stk-0b66010 {overflow:hidden !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-0b66010-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-af291a4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"af291a4\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-af291a4 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-af291a4 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(45% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-af291a4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-af291a4-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-f526d2f\" id=\"strong-how-to-check-your-lawn-for-armyworms-strong\" data-block-id=\"f526d2f\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>How to Check Your Lawn for Armyworms<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-c6bb372\" id=\"strong-soap-flush-test-strong\" data-block-id=\"c6bb372\"><style>.stk-c6bb372 {margin-bottom:12px !important;}.stk-c6bb372 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #F8F9F4) !important;}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color\"><strong>Soap Flush Test<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-11258bb\" data-block-id=\"11258bb\"><style>.stk-11258bb .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #F8F9F4) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color\">A simple soap flush can help determine whether armyworms are hiding in the turf during the day.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a90133c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a90133c\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-a90133c {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-a90133c {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(55% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a90133c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a90133c-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-234e6f2 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"234e6f2\"><style>.stk-234e6f2 .stk--block-align-234e6f2{align-items:center !important;}.stk-234e6f2 {background-color:#f9faf512 !important;border-top-left-radius:15px !important;border-top-right-radius:15px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:15px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:15px !important;overflow:hidden !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:#f9faf530 !important;padding-top:4px !important;padding-right:4px !important;padding-bottom:4px !important;padding-left:4px !important;margin-bottom:12px !important;}.stk-234e6f2:before{background-color:#f9faf512 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-234e6f2 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-234e6f2-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-65dccef\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"65dccef\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-65dccef {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(8% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-65dccef {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-65dccef {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-65dccef-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-65dccef-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-da0b5d1\" data-block-id=\"da0b5d1\"><style>.stk-da0b5d1 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:25px !important;width:25px !important;}.stk-da0b5d1 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-da0b5d1 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #43B02A) !important;}.stk-da0b5d1 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg{border-radius:100% !important;padding:5px !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #43B02A) !important;border-style:solid !important;border-top-width:3px !important;border-right-width:3px !important;border-bottom-width:3px !important;border-left-width:3px !important;}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"linear-gradient-da0b5d1\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-da-0-b-5-d-1-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-da-0-b-5-d-1-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M160 64c0-11.8-6.5-22.6-16.9-28.2s-23-5-32.8 1.6l-96 64C-.5 111.2-4.4 131 5.4 145.8s29.7 18.7 44.4 8.9L96 123.8V416H32c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32h96 96c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32H160V64z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-bed02e6\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"bed02e6\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-bed02e6 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(92% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-bed02e6 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(85% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-bed02e6 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(80% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-bed02e6-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-bed02e6-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ded6d07\" data-block-id=\"ded6d07\"><style>.stk-ded6d07 {overflow:hidden !important;}.stk-ded6d07 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #F8F9F4) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color\">Mix <strong>2 tablespoons of liquid dish soap with 1 gallon of water<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-1c92a0b stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"1c92a0b\"><style>.stk-1c92a0b .stk--block-align-1c92a0b{align-items:center !important;}.stk-1c92a0b {background-color:#f9faf512 !important;border-top-left-radius:15px !important;border-top-right-radius:15px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:15px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:15px !important;overflow:hidden !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:#f9faf530 !important;padding-top:4px !important;padding-right:4px !important;padding-bottom:4px !important;padding-left:4px !important;margin-bottom:12px !important;}.stk-1c92a0b:before{background-color:#f9faf512 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-1c92a0b stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-1c92a0b-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-3786eeb\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"3786eeb\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-3786eeb {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(8% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-3786eeb {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-3786eeb {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-3786eeb-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-3786eeb-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-87f0697\" data-block-id=\"87f0697\"><style>.stk-87f0697 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:25px !important;width:25px !important;}.stk-87f0697 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-87f0697 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #43B02A) !important;}.stk-87f0697 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg{border-radius:100% !important;padding:5px !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #43B02A) !important;border-style:solid !important;border-top-width:3px !important;border-right-width:3px !important;border-bottom-width:3px !important;border-left-width:3px !important;}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"linear-gradient-87f0697\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-87-f-0697-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-87-f-0697-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M142.9 96c-21.5 0-42.2 8.5-57.4 23.8L54.6 150.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L40.2 74.5C67.5 47.3 104.4 32 142.9 32C223 32 288 97 288 177.1c0 38.5-15.3 75.4-42.5 102.6L109.3 416H288c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32s-14.3 32-32 32H32c-12.9 0-24.6-7.8-29.6-19.8s-2.2-25.7 6.9-34.9L200.2 234.5c15.2-15.2 23.8-35.9 23.8-57.4c0-44.8-36.3-81.1-81.1-81.1z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-cb53dd0\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"cb53dd0\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-cb53dd0 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(92% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-cb53dd0 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(85% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-cb53dd0 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(80% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-cb53dd0-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-cb53dd0-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-91e5912\" data-block-id=\"91e5912\"><style>.stk-91e5912 {overflow:hidden !important;}.stk-91e5912 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #F8F9F4) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color\">Pour the mixture over a <strong>2-foot by 2-foot area<\/strong> along the edge of a damaged brown patch.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-8afbb9f stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"8afbb9f\"><style>.stk-8afbb9f .stk--block-align-8afbb9f{align-items:center !important;}.stk-8afbb9f {background-color:#f9faf512 !important;border-top-left-radius:15px !important;border-top-right-radius:15px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:15px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:15px !important;overflow:hidden !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:#f9faf530 !important;padding-top:4px !important;padding-right:4px !important;padding-bottom:4px !important;padding-left:4px !important;margin-bottom:12px !important;}.stk-8afbb9f:before{background-color:#f9faf512 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-8afbb9f stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-8afbb9f-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a2e2360\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a2e2360\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-a2e2360 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(8% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-a2e2360 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-a2e2360 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a2e2360-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a2e2360-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-af3a8dd\" data-block-id=\"af3a8dd\"><style>.stk-af3a8dd .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:25px !important;width:25px !important;}.stk-af3a8dd .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-af3a8dd .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #43B02A) !important;}.stk-af3a8dd .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg{border-radius:100% !important;padding:5px !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #43B02A) !important;border-style:solid !important;border-top-width:3px !important;border-right-width:3px !important;border-bottom-width:3px !important;border-left-width:3px !important;}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"linear-gradient-af3a8dd\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-af-3-a-8-dd-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-af-3-a-8-dd-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M0 64C0 46.3 14.3 32 32 32H272c13.2 0 25 8.1 29.8 20.4s1.5 26.3-8.2 35.2L162.3 208H184c75.1 0 136 60.9 136 136s-60.9 136-136 136H105.4C63 480 24.2 456 5.3 418.1l-1.9-3.8c-7.9-15.8-1.5-35 14.3-42.9s35-1.5 42.9 14.3l1.9 3.8c8.1 16.3 24.8 26.5 42.9 26.5H184c39.8 0 72-32.2 72-72s-32.2-72-72-72H80c-13.2 0-25-8.1-29.8-20.4s-1.5-26.3 8.2-35.2L189.7 96H32C14.3 96 0 81.7 0 64z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-32b6693\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"32b6693\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-32b6693 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(92% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-32b6693 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(85% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-32b6693 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(80% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-32b6693-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-32b6693-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-2a62fae\" data-block-id=\"2a62fae\"><style>.stk-2a62fae {overflow:hidden !important;}.stk-2a62fae .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #F8F9F4) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color\">Armyworms hiding in the thatch may begin surfacing within about <strong>60 seconds<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-fa73c39\" data-block-id=\"fa73c39\"><style>.stk-fa73c39 {height:130px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-fa73c39 {height:70px !important;}}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-39b0716\" data-block-id=\"39b0716\"><style>.stk-39b0716 .stk--block-align-39b0716{align-items:center !important;}.stk-39b0716 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-39b0716-column{--stk-column-gap:35px !important;row-gap:35px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-39b0716 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-39b0716-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8dfe086\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8dfe086\"><style>.stk-8dfe086-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8dfe086-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center-mobile stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8dfe086-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-84196dd\" id=\"strong-what-i-mc-kellip-sod-farm-is-doing-strong\" data-block-id=\"84196dd\"><style>.stk-84196dd .stk-block-heading__text{line-height:1.3em !important;font-weight:800 !important;}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>What Is McKellip Sod Farm Doing<\/strong>?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-499900a\" data-block-id=\"499900a\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Based on the reports and inspections to date, this appears to be a regional pest issue. We will continue to:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-c7faea7\" data-block-id=\"c7faea7\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-c7faea7-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9fd13cd stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9fd13cd\"><style>.stk-9fd13cd {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #FFFFFF) !important;border-top-left-radius:30px !important;border-top-right-radius:30px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:30px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:30px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #E5E5E5) !important;padding-top:12px !important;padding-right:12px !important;padding-bottom:12px !important;padding-left:12px !important;margin-top:12px !important;margin-right:12px !important;margin-bottom:12px !important;margin-left:12px !important;}.stk-9fd13cd:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #FFFFFF) !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-9fd13cd {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 25% !important;}}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-9fd13cd {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9fd13cd-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9fd13cd-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-77721fa\" id=\"strong-inspecting-our-fields-strong\" data-block-id=\"77721fa\"><style>.stk-77721fa {margin-bottom:12px !important;}.stk-77721fa .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:22px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-77721fa .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:22px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Inspecting Our Fields<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-191d2a0\" data-block-id=\"191d2a0\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">We will continue to <strong>inspect and monitor our fields every couple of days<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ba42301 stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ba42301\"><style>.stk-ba42301 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #FFFFFF) !important;border-top-left-radius:30px !important;border-top-right-radius:30px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:30px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:30px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #E5E5E5) !important;padding-top:12px !important;padding-right:12px !important;padding-bottom:12px !important;padding-left:12px !important;margin-top:12px !important;margin-right:12px !important;margin-bottom:12px !important;margin-left:12px !important;}.stk-ba42301:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #FFFFFF) !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-ba42301 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 25% !important;}}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-ba42301 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ba42301-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ba42301-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d832d35\" id=\"strong-university-strong-assistance\" data-block-id=\"d832d35\"><style>.stk-d832d35 {margin-bottom:12px !important;}.stk-d832d35 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:22px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-d832d35 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:22px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>University <\/strong>Assistance<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-b01987b\" data-block-id=\"b01987b\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">We requested assistance from Dr. Armando Falcon (<a href=\"mailto:afalconbrindis@uidaho.edu\">afalconbrindis@uidaho.edu<\/a>) with the University of Idaho Parma R&amp;E Center to help identify the pest and investigate what is occurring in the Treasure Valley.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-4e86d28 stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"4e86d28\"><style>.stk-4e86d28 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #FFFFFF) !important;border-top-left-radius:30px !important;border-top-right-radius:30px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:30px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:30px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #E5E5E5) !important;padding-top:12px !important;padding-right:12px !important;padding-bottom:12px !important;padding-left:12px !important;margin-top:12px !important;margin-right:12px !important;margin-bottom:12px !important;margin-left:12px !important;}.stk-4e86d28:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #FFFFFF) !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-4e86d28 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 25% !important;}}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-4e86d28 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-4e86d28-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4e86d28-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-4c32ca9\" id=\"strong-tracking-reports-strong\" data-block-id=\"4c32ca9\"><style>.stk-4c32ca9 {margin-bottom:12px !important;}.stk-4c32ca9 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:22px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-4c32ca9 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:22px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Tracking Reports<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-71c4489\" data-block-id=\"71c4489\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">We are continuing to document reports from customers and other areas of the Treasure Valley to better understand where armyworm activity is occurring.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-91c4011 stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"91c4011\"><style>.stk-91c4011 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #FFFFFF) !important;border-top-left-radius:30px !important;border-top-right-radius:30px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:30px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:30px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #E5E5E5) !important;padding-top:12px !important;padding-right:12px !important;padding-bottom:12px !important;padding-left:12px !important;margin-top:12px !important;margin-right:12px !important;margin-bottom:12px !important;margin-left:12px !important;}.stk-91c4011:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #FFFFFF) !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-91c4011 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data-block-id=\"f0ee24e\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">We will update this page as additional information becomes available.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-e5c0bd1\" data-block-id=\"e5c0bd1\"><style>.stk-e5c0bd1 {height:130px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-e5c0bd1 {height:70px !important;}}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-c553ba8 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"c553ba8\"><style>.stk-c553ba8 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #154734) !important;padding-top:40px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-c553ba8:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #154734) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align 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!important;border-bottom-right-radius:30px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:30px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #E5E5E5) !important;padding-top:8px !important;padding-right:8px !important;padding-bottom:8px !important;padding-left:8px !important;}.stk-a674570:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #FFFFFF) !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-a674570 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 0 \/ 1 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a674570-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a674570-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-e870ec2\" data-block-id=\"e870ec2\"><style>.stk-e870ec2 .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:4\/3 !important;height:auto !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-e870ec2 .stk-img-wrapper img{transform:scale(2) !important;object-position:0% 0% !important;}.stk-e870ec2 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:50% 0% !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-e870ec2 .stk-img-wrapper{--stk-gradient-overlay:0.9 !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-e870ec2 .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-e870ec2 .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2435\" src=\"https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm_alert_spanish_preview.png\" width=\"800\" height=\"1035\" alt=\"Alerta de Gusano Cogollero\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm_alert_spanish_preview.png 800w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm_alert_spanish_preview-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm_alert_spanish_preview-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm_alert_spanish_preview-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm_alert_spanish_preview-9x12.png 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-88b7383\" id=\"alerta-de-gusano-cogollero\" data-block-id=\"88b7383\"><style>.stk-88b7383 {margin-bottom:12px !important;}.stk-88b7383 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-88b7383 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-left\">Alerta de Gusano Cogollero<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-65b2f7d\" data-block-id=\"65b2f7d\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Una alerta para informar a los clientes sobre lo que est\u00e1 sucediendo y qu\u00e9 pueden hacer<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file wp-elements-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/armyworm-alert-flyer-spanish.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download>Descargar Alerta en Espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6758f12 stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6758f12\"><style>.stk-6758f12 {align-self:center !important;background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #FFFFFF) !important;border-top-left-radius:30px !important;border-top-right-radius:30px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:30px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:30px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #E5E5E5) !important;padding-top:8px !important;padding-right:8px !important;padding-bottom:8px !important;padding-left:8px !important;}.stk-6758f12:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #FFFFFF) !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-6758f12 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 0 \/ 1 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6758f12-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6758f12-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-54e35c5\" data-block-id=\"54e35c5\"><style>.stk-54e35c5 .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:4\/3 !important;height:auto !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-54e35c5 .stk-img-wrapper img{transform:scale(1.2) !important;}.stk-54e35c5 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:50% 0% !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-54e35c5 .stk-img-wrapper{--stk-gradient-overlay:0.9 !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-54e35c5 .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-54e35c5 .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2436\" src=\"https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/university_of_idaho_armyworm_report_preview.png\" width=\"800\" height=\"1035\" alt=\"University of Idaho Armyworm Report Preview\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/university_of_idaho_armyworm_report_preview.png 800w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/university_of_idaho_armyworm_report_preview-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/university_of_idaho_armyworm_report_preview-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/university_of_idaho_armyworm_report_preview-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/university_of_idaho_armyworm_report_preview-9x12.png 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-20e866c\" id=\"u-of-i-preliminary-report\" data-block-id=\"20e866c\"><style>.stk-20e866c {margin-bottom:12px !important;}.stk-20e866c .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-20e866c .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-left\">U of I Preliminary Report<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-843b65c\" data-block-id=\"843b65c\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Preliminary report put together by University of Idaho&#8217;s Parma R&amp;E Center entomologist<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file wp-elements-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mcsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/a-severe-urban-insect-pest-in-the-treasure-valley-8.27.26.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download>Download University of Idaho Report<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-61232e8\" data-block-id=\"61232e8\"><style>.stk-61232e8 {padding-top:100px !important;padding-bottom:50px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-61232e8-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b9424d1\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b9424d1\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b9424d1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b9424d1-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-fbc7af3\" id=\"strong-frequently-asked-questions-strong\" data-block-id=\"fbc7af3\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-d18695f is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"d18695f\">\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-28e4678 stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"28e4678\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-28e4678-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-28e4678-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-ddafd2b\" data-block-id=\"ddafd2b\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-91dd0a2\" id=\"are-armyworms-only-affecting-newly-installed-sod\" data-block-id=\"91dd0a2\"><style>.stk-91dd0a2 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-91dd0a2 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Are armyworms only affecting newly installed sod?<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-59f43fd\" data-block-id=\"59f43fd\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"linear-gradient-59f43fd\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-59-f-43-fd-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-59-f-43-fd-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-544d49e stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"544d49e\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-544d49e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-544d49e-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-f8d3f8e\" data-block-id=\"f8d3f8e\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">No. During the University of Idaho investigation, true armyworms were found in <strong>both established turfgrass and newly installed sod<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-113573b is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"113573b\">\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-aceadc9 stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"aceadc9\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-aceadc9-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-aceadc9-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-adaf53e\" data-block-id=\"adaf53e\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-697a28d\" id=\"were-armyworms-found-in-mc-kellip-sod-farms-fields\" data-block-id=\"697a28d\"><style>.stk-697a28d .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-697a28d .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Were armyworms found in McKellip Sod Farm&#8217;s fields?<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-09d59f7\" data-block-id=\"09d59f7\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"linear-gradient-09d59f7\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-09-d-59-f-7-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-09-d-59-f-7-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f7a71db stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f7a71db\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f7a71db-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f7a71db-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-3a44f24\" data-block-id=\"3a44f24\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">No evidence was found during the inspection documented by the University of Idaho entomologist. The report states that our fields were inspected and <strong>no caterpillars or evidence of them were found on our farm<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-95f1341 is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"95f1341\">\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-320207d stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"320207d\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-320207d-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-320207d-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-b371cfa\" data-block-id=\"b371cfa\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-863dd9b\" id=\"what-species-is-causing-the-problem\" data-block-id=\"863dd9b\"><style>.stk-863dd9b .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-863dd9b .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">What species is causing the problem?<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-ad16653\" data-block-id=\"ad16653\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"linear-gradient-ad16653\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-ad-16653-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-ad-16653-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-96aa52a stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"96aa52a\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-96aa52a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-96aa52a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-8369978\" data-block-id=\"8369978\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The pest identified in the University of Idaho investigation is the <strong>true armyworm, <em>Mythimna unipuncta<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-59d5003 is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"59d5003\">\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e781a2a stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e781a2a\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e781a2a-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e781a2a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-b587e17\" data-block-id=\"b587e17\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-14d7035\" id=\"how-fast-do-armyworms-develop\" data-block-id=\"14d7035\"><style>.stk-14d7035 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-14d7035 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How fast do armyworms develop?<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-c26040b\" data-block-id=\"c26040b\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"linear-gradient-c26040b\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-c-26040-b-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-c-26040-b-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a6155a3 stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a6155a3\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a6155a3-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a6155a3-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-f39718a\" data-block-id=\"f39718a\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Under optimal summer temperatures, the entire life cycle can be completed in approximately <strong>28 to 41 days<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-96caa42 is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"96caa42\">\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-83bbf63 stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"83bbf63\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-83bbf63-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-83bbf63-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-bb98304\" data-block-id=\"bb98304\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading 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