With hay cutting season upon us there are a few things to keep in your forethoughts. Bermuadagrass Stem Maggot is a relatively new pest to this area of the state.  This pest only infests bermudagrass and stargrass.  The fly, which is yellow with a black head, lays its eggs within the stem of the bermudagrass plant.  Once the egg hatches the larva, or maggot, moves to the last plant node and consumes the plant material within the stem.  This stem damage results in the death of the top… Read More →