Guess the Pest! May 31 Answer: Italian Ryegrass

David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu

Congratulations to Frank D’Amico and Chris Burkhart for identifying Italian rye grass. This is one of the most frustrating small grain weed pests, it can be resistant to herbicides, and if the right materials are not used at the right time, impossible to control.

Guess the Pest May 31, 2024