Lawn Caterpillar
Ants
Ants Nest
Aphids (various species)
Astylus beetles (Spotted maize beetles)
Australian Bug
Bed Bugs
Bollworm
Caterpillar
Chafer Beetle
CMR Beetle
Cockroaches (German American and Oriental)
Crickets
Cutworms (various species)
Diamond Back Moth
Dog Tick
Fish Moth
Flea
Flower Beetle
Flies (various species)
Fruit flies (Mediterranean, Oriental and Natal)
Fungus Gnat
Grasshopper
Ladybird
Lawn Caterpillar
Leaf Beetles
Leaf Roller Weevil
Lily Borer
Mealy Bug
Mole Cricket
Mosquito
Northern Harvester Termites
Pumpkin Fly
Red Spider Mite
Scale Insects
Shield Bug
Slug
Snails
Snout Beetle
Stalkborers (maize, pink, chilo)
Termites (subterranean wood destroying termites or white ants)
Thrips
Ticks (various species)
Weevil
White Fly
Lawn Caterpillar
Intro & Fun Fact:
Green or brown caterpillars that chew through grass blades.
Fun fact: They often feed at night and hide during the day.
Why they exist:
- Dry, stressed lawns
- Overwatering or thatch buildup
- Night lights attracting adult moths
- Poor lawn maintenance
- Unchecked egg-laying cycles
Prevention tips:
- Mow and dethatch regularly
- Water deeply but less often
- Encourage birds
- Apply biological control (e.g., BT)
- Monitor for signs like brown patches