Lawn insects | UMN Extension

dark colored beetle with a pointed head on dirt

Small curved white insect with orange head and six legs

Long light colored centipede with round head on a blade of grass

Beneficial and harmful insects and other creatures that affect the health of lawns and landscapes.

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