Approximately how many destructive lawn insects are common in Michigan?

• A. 3
• B. 7
• C. 9
• D. 5

Answer: (D)

In turf management, you focus on a small set of pests that repeatedly cause damage in lawns. For Michigan, those that are most commonly destructive number about five. This reflects field observations and extension guidance, which identify a core group that lawn managers watch for and manage each season.

Five is the best fit because it isn’t as low as three, which would undercount the pests you’re likely to encounter, and it isn’t as high as seven or nine, which would overstate how many pests are routinely problematic. The approximate five-lineup matches practical experience and monitoring priorities in Michigan lawns.