Doug Richmond

Department of Entomology, Purdue University

37 articles by this author

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A New Threat to Indiana Turfgrass: Two Species of Invasive Scarab Beetles (White grubs) Found in Northern Indiana

It was just a matter of time. While invasive species such as the emerald ash borer have been garnering so much attention in the press, the Turfgrass Entomology and Applied Ecology Laboratory at Purdue University has been tracking the spread of three additional species of invasive, turfgrass infesting white grubs (European chafer, Asiatic garden beetle…Read more about A New Threat to Indiana Turfgrass: Two Species of Invasive Scarab Beetles (White grubs) Found in Northern Indiana[Read More]


Purdue Urban Landscape Study

Curious about your lawn and landscape? We need your help! We’re looking for volunteers from Tippecanoe and adjacent counties to participate in our landscape study. Scientists from Purdue University will: • Survey your lawn and landscape for insects, weeds, and diseases • Determine what type(s) of turfgrasses are present • Conduct a free soil test…Read more about Purdue Urban Landscape Study[Read More]

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