Thatch removal is important for eliminating conditions favorable for chinch bug survival. Maintaining adequate moisture will increase the tolerance of turf to feeding damage and will promote beneficial fungi that attack chinch bugs.
The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862 between the Union and the Confederacy during the Civil War. It took place near Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Southern forces were led by General Robert E. Lee and the Northern forces were led by General George B. McClellan.General Robert E. Lee Goes on the Offensive.he Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862 between the Union and the Confederacy during the Civil War. It took place near Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Southern forces were led by General Robert E. Lee and the Northern forces were led by General George B. McClellan. General Robert E. Lee Goes on the Offensive.
The Battle of Antietam began at dawn on September 17 as the fog lifted. Longstreetâs and Hillâs units formed the Confederate right and center flanks to the west of Antietam Creek, while Jacksonâs and Brigadier General John G. Walkerâs units formed the Confederate left flank. All of Leeâs troops were worn-out and hungry, and many were sick.