{"id":9790,"date":"2022-05-24T00:10:21","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T00:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=9790"},"modified":"2023-11-21T17:51:53","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T17:51:53","slug":"how-to-get-rid-of-billbugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-billbugs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Rid of Billbugs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Billbugs are funny-looking insects with a long snout and bent antennae. They may be funny looking, but it\u2019s not funny when they start munching on your lawn. As with other lawn insects, there are a few simple and a few more involved ways to get rid of billbugs in your lawn. We\u2019ve broken it down so you\u2019ll know how to treat your lawn and make sure you get the last laugh.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-04dfc503-cc2d-43e1-a441-55a4a47a9b9c\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">In this article, we\u2019ll cover:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-billbugs\/#0-what-are-billbugs\" style=\"\">What are billbugs?<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-billbugs\/#1-billbug-life-cycle\" style=\"\">Billbug life cycle<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-billbugs\/#2-feeding-behavior\" style=\"\">Feeding behavior<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-billbugs\/#3-size-and-appearance\" style=\"\">Size and appearance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-billbugs\/#4-how-to-identify-billbug-damage-in-your-lawn\" style=\"\">How to identify billbug damage in your lawn<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-billbugs\/#5-do-the-tug-test\" style=\"\">Do the tug test<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-billbugs\/#6-dig-into-the-soil\" style=\"\">Dig into the soil<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-billbugs\/#7-pavement-crossing\" style=\"\">Pavement crossing<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-billbugs\/#8-drench-test\" style=\"\">Drench test<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-billbugs\/#9-pitfall-traps\" style=\"\">Pitfall traps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-billbugs\/#10-how-to-prevent-billbug-damage\" style=\"\">How to prevent billbug damage<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-billbugs\/#11-how-to-get-rid-of-billbugs\" style=\"\">How to get rid of billbugs<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-billbugs\/#12-chemical-free-options\" style=\"\">Chemical-free options:<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-billbugs\/#13-chemical-options\" style=\"\">Chemical options:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-are-billbugs\"><span id=\"what-are-billbugs\">What are billbugs?<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Billbugs are a type of weevil (aka \u201csnout beetle&#8221;) and are a member of the species <em>Sphenophorus<\/em>. At least eight of these weevils will damage turfgrass by munching on the crown and roots of your grass, making it a big concern for homeowners and grounds managers.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are a few common, grass-eating billbugs you may encounter, depending on where you live:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bluegrass billbug (<em>Sphenophorus parvulus<\/em>)<\/li><li>Hunting billbug (<em>Sphenophorus venatus<\/em>)<\/li><li>Lesser billbug (<em>Sphenophorus minimus<\/em>)<\/li><li>Phoenix billbug (<em>Sphenophorus phoeniciensis<\/em>)<\/li><li>Rocky Mountain billbug, aka Denver billbug (<em>Sphenophorus cicatristriatus<\/em>)<\/li><\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news is that no matter which species of billbug you have, the treatments are similar. The bluegrass and hunting billbugs are the most common in home lawns.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fun fact:<\/strong> Billbugs are also called \u201csnout beetles\u201d because of a long, curved snout that extends from the front of the head.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-billbug-life-cycle\"><span id=\"billbug-life-cycle\">Billbug life cycle<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adult billbugs lay eggs in the stems of grass in late spring\/early summer. The larvae emerge a few days later and go through their five larval stages before they pupate (turn into a pupa) below the soil\u2019s surface. In late summer, they emerge as adults, eat, and then overwinter in surface debris to emerge next spring and start the life cycle over again.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most billbugs, including the common bluegrass billbug,<strong> <\/strong>produce<strong> <\/strong>one generation annually. Hunting billbugs produce one generation annually in the northern U.S., but up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcsaa.org\/gcm\/2017\/july\/billbug-species-composition-and-life-cycles#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20bluegrass,North%20Carolina%20(1%2C5).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">two generations<\/a> in some southern states.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Exception:<\/strong> There are some billbugs, such as the Rocky Mountain billbug, that overwinter as mature larvae <strong>or<\/strong> adults.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-feeding-behavior\"><span id=\"feeding-behavior\">Feeding behavior<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bluegrass billbug: <\/strong>Its favorite snack is \u2014 you guessed it \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/kentucky-bluegrass-guide\/\">Kentucky bluegrass<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/fine-fescue-guide\/\">Fescue<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/perennial-ryegrass-guide\/\">perennial ryegrass<\/a> are also on the menu.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hunting billbug:<\/strong> The hunting billbug feeds on <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/zoysiagrass-guide\/\">Zoysiagrass<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/bermudagrass-guide\/\">bermudagrass<\/a> most commonly, but <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/centipedegrass-guide\/\">centipedegrass<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/st-augustinegrass-guide\/\">St. Augustinegrass<\/a> are also possibilities.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lesser billbug:<\/strong> Various warm-season grasses, perennial ryegrass, fescues, and Kentucky bluegrass<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Phoenix billbug:<\/strong> Bermuda, zoysia, fescues, ryegrass, Kentucky bluegrass<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rocky Mountain billbug <\/strong>(aka<strong> Denver billbug<\/strong>)<strong>: <\/strong>Kentucky bluegrass (most common), perennial ryegrass, and sometimes other cool-season grasses<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-size-and-appearance\"><span id=\"size-and-appearance\">Size and appearance<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Billbug adults range from gray to black in color. Their body is about \u00bc to \u00bd inch long, and they have a long snout or beak with which they chew and two antennae that extend from their head. Larvae (the immature form) go through five larval stages and range from white to a cream color with a brown head. In their later larval stages, they can reach up to \u00bd inch long.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Billbug larvae and white grubs look very similar to the untrained eye, but they <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.usu.edu\/pests\/uppdl\/files\/factsheet\/Billbugs.pdf#page=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">differ in appearance<\/a> in a few ways.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Billbug larvae<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>White grubs<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><br>-Cream or white color with brown head<br>-Have <strong>no legs<\/strong><br>-Body curves only slightly; look like \u201cpuffed rice\u201d<\/td><td><br>-Gray in color with brown head<br>-Three pairs of legs<br>-Curl into a \u201cC\u201d shape<br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-how-to-identify-billbug-damage-in-your-lawn\"><span id=\"how-to-identify-billbug-damage-in-your-lawn\">How to identify billbug damage in your lawn<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Billbug damage mimics many other insect and disease issues, drought stress, and spring green-up:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Grass is brown, tan, or yellow and appears to be dead<\/li><li>Brown patches are long, round, or irregularly shaped<\/li><li>Grass stems are hollow<\/li><li>Grass is thinning<\/li><li>Damage may be more pronounced at the edge of pavement, sidewalks, or driveways<\/li><\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since billbug infestations can mimic damage from other turf problems, here are a few tests you can do to investigate further.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-do-the-tug-test\"><span id=\"do-the-tug-test\">Do the tug test<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>These next two tests (the tug test and digging into the soil) are best if you want to test for <strong>larvae.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A simple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.extension.uidaho.edu\/publishing\/pdf\/cis\/cis1204.pdf#page=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tug test<\/a> can help you diagnose billbug damage in the lawn.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Locate a damaged area of turf.<\/li><li>Pull on a small section of the grass blades.<\/li><li>If the grass pulls up easily with no roots attached, this could be billbugs. Also, look for sawdust-like material at the base of the grass. This is billbug frass (excrement).<\/li><\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-dig-into-the-soil\"><span id=\"dig-into-the-soil\">Dig into the soil<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it looks like there is active feeding going on, you can dig into the soil (1-2 inches) to see if you find larvae to help confirm what the tug test has shown. Look for the white larvae right around the soil level and just below around the roots.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-pavement-crossing\"><span id=\"pavement-crossing\">Pavement crossing<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> The pavement crossing test, drench test, and pitfall traps are best for testing for <strong>adults<\/strong>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another fun way to \u201ctest\u201d for the presence of billbugs in your lawn is to grab your lawn chair, sit in a shady area next to a paved surface, and wait. The adults will \u201ccross over\u201d from their overwintering sites across paved areas to the lawn once warm days arrive in late spring.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This \u201cpavement crossing\u201d will help you to determine if you need to treat the problem. If you spot at least two billbugs trotting over the pavement per minute, anticipate that you\u2019ll see billbug damage in the lawn in about <a href=\"https:\/\/ag.umass.edu\/home-lawn-garden\/fact-sheets\/billbugs-in-lawns#:~:text=are%20feeding%20actively.-,Thresholds,larvae%20per%20square%20foot.,-Resistant%20Varieties%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">six weeks<\/a>.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-drench-test\"><span id=\"drench-test\">Drench test<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To test for adults in the lawn, use the <a href=\"http:\/\/ipm.ucanr.edu\/PMG\/PESTNOTES\/pn7476.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">drench test<\/a>:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mark an area that is 1 square yard in size.<\/li><li>Add 2-4 tablespoons of dishwashing soap to 1 gallon of water in a watering can.<\/li><li>Pour the water evenly over the area. (If the soil is parched, use 2 gallons of water.)<\/li><li>Wait 10 minutes.<\/li><li>Count the number of billbugs that come to the surface.<\/li><li>If you see as few as one billbug per square foot, it might be time to consider treatment options.<\/li><\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-pitfall-traps\"><span id=\"pitfall-traps\">Pitfall traps<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go into the lawn at dusk in late spring and see if you can find adults scurrying on top of the grass. Or, use a <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/wqvVWMwdHq0?t=49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pitfall trap<\/a> to collect adults at night while they move around.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-how-to-prevent-billbug-damage\"><span id=\"how-to-prevent-billbug-damage\">How to prevent billbug damage<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve experienced billbugs biting on your grass in prior years, consider these options to minimize the damage going forward.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Plant or overseed with endophyte-enhanced grass.<\/strong> Certain cultivars of fine fescue, perennial ryegrass, and <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/tall-fescue-guide\/\">tall fescue<\/a> are <a href=\"https:\/\/ag.umass.edu\/turf\/fact-sheets\/endophyte-enhanced-grasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">endophyte-enhanced<\/a>. These grasses harbor a fungus that is toxic to billbugs.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you plant endophyte-enhanced grass, you won\u2019t need to apply chemicals to the lawn. Or, if you overseed to the point where <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/topic-areas\/insects\/billbugs-and-white-grubs-5-516\/#:~:text=%20serious%20problems%20with%20billbugs%20should%20largely%20be%20avoidable%20where%20about%20a%20third%20of%20the%20plants%20or%20more%20in%20a%20lawn%20area%20have%20good%20billbug%20resistance%20features.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one-third<\/a> of the grass is endophyte-enhanced, problems should be greatly reduced.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Change your cultural practices.<\/strong> Overly managed lawns tend to have problems with insects or disease. To help control billbugs, fertilize and water regularly, but make sure you don\u2019t overdo it.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-water-lawn\/\">Water<\/a> deeply but infrequently, and reduce your fertilization to see if this makes a difference. Other common lawn maintenance chores, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/core-or-spike-aeration\/\">aeration<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/what-is-dethatching\/\">dethatching<\/a>, also help create a healthy lawn that resists and discourages unwanted insects.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Check sod before you install it.<\/strong> Check the roots, stems, and crowns on new sod for billbug activity.<\/li><\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-how-to-get-rid-of-billbugs\"><span id=\"how-to-get-rid-of-billbugs\">How to get rid of billbugs<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you notice billbugs in the lawn or have a recurring problem that doesn\u2019t respond to changes in watering or fertilization, consider these options.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-chemical-free-options\"><span id=\"chemical-free-options\">Chemical-free options:<\/span><\/h3>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/beneficial-nematodes-for-pest-control\/\">Beneficial nematodes<\/a> can help homeowners manage billbug larvae in the lawn. Ohio State University <a href=\"https:\/\/ohioline.osu.edu\/factsheet\/HYG-2502-12#:~:text=option%203%3A%20biological%20control%E2%80%94parasitic%20nematodes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reports<\/a> that <em>Heterorhabditis species<\/em>, <em>Steinernema carpocapsae<\/em> and <em>Steinernema glaseri<\/em> have been used to control billbug larvae in small studies. Call a nematode supplier to inquire about which strains are best before you buy.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Timing is important.<\/strong> Beneficial nematodes should be applied when the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/resources\/bluegrass-billbug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">larvae<\/a> are young. Ask your local Extension Office for advice on correct timing in your area.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-chemical-options\"><span id=\"chemical-options\">Chemical options:<\/span><\/h3>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Contact spraying is one option; however, the success rate is low. Adult beetles must be in the lawn when the insecticide is sprayed, or they have to eat the treated grass.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Systemic insecticides, with active ingredients such as imidacloprid, are a more effective option. Systemic insecticides are taken up into the plant\u2019s root system. As such, apply <strong>before<\/strong> the billbugs lay their eggs in late spring so that when hungry larvae emerge, the insecticide will protect the plant from being eaten.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Imidacloprid and most systemic insecticides are <strong>toxic to beneficial insects<\/strong>, such as bees. Check the label or look up the main ingredients before you decide to spray to see what impact the chemical will have on local insects.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, insecticides kill other insects and parasites that eat billbugs, so weigh these risks carefully. Insecticides, either contact or systemic, should be a last resort used only for heavy infestations after all other options have been exhausted.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If billbugs marching one by one across your lawn is more than you have time to handle, contact a <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lawnlove.com\"><em>Lawn Love lawn care pro<\/em><\/a><em>. They have local knowledge and expertise to help control billbugs and other lawn pests in your area.<\/em><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Photo Credit: Katja Schulz | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/treegrow\/32595004883\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flickr<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Billbugs are funny-looking insects with a long snout and bent antennae. They may be funny looking, but it\u2019s not funny [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":9799,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[126],"tags":[147,161],"class_list":["post-9790","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lawn-care-tips","tag-lawn-care","tag-pest-control"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/rsz_32595004883_381ffe04d6_h.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Sarah Bahr","author_link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/sarah-bahr\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9790","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/39"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9790"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9790\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9799"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9790"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9790"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9790"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}