06/10/2026
This is a major problem not only along our coastal counties, but now further west into the Triangle.
Number One Pest for Turfgrass in Brunswick County
Ground pearls (Margarodidae) are one of the most invasive lawn pests in Brunswick County, wreaking havoc on lawns across our coastal communities. Often misdiagnosed, these pesky small scale insects can cause irreversible damage.
https://brunswick.ces.ncsu.edu/news/number-one-pest-for-turfgrass-in-brunswick-county/