What is a common economic impact of pests like the Asiatic Garden beetle on turf management?

The common economic impact of pests such as the Asiatic Garden beetle on turf management is primarily reflected in the costly treatments and maintenance required to manage the damage they cause. When these pests infest a turf area, they can lead to significant degradation of the grass quality and health, resulting in an increased need for pest control measures, including insecticides and potentially other interventions like reseeding or aeration.

These costs can accumulate quickly, as maintaining a healthy, attractive turf often requires regular monitoring, application of treatments, and sometimes even follow-up care to restore affected areas. The financial burden placed on turf managers and property owners can be considerable when pests disrupt the balance of the ecosystem within the turf.

While increased water usage, fertilizer needs, and lowered aesthetic value can be issues in turf management, they are often secondary effects of pest infestations and may not be as directly correlated to the primary economic impact caused by the need to implement intensive pest control measures.