In the Atlanta area our common lawn pests include fungal diseases (Brown Patch, Dollar Spot, Winter Patch, Fairy Ring, Pythium blight) and insect pests (grubs, ants and spittle bug).
In most areas of Atlanta the mole cricket and sod web worm are present but they do not cause turf problems. Army worms can be a problem if brought in on new sod. This pest can cause quite a bit of damage but usually after a two season application program it is usually not a problem.
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