Tag: turfgrass disease

Of the several species of chinch bugs, the hairy chinch bug, identified by the white X on its back, is the most common for superintendents in North America. (Photo: David Shetlar)

Turf Pest of the Month: How to keep chinch bugs at bay

January 29, 2024 By
Get to know the warning signs of this turf-killing pest. ...

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Revisiting the research projects we highlighted in 2023

December 18, 2023 By
As 2023 winds to a close, it’s time to look back at the list of great research articles we logged for Golfdom this year. ...

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Mike Kenna, Ph. D.

Off the Record: The long and complicated history of spring dead spot research

September 28, 2023 By
Mike Kenna, Ph.D., gives a background on the common disease. ...

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Fungicide efficacy on spring dead spot-infected bermudagrass

September 28, 2023 By , , and
Researchers share their findings from three fungicide efficacy studies at the North Carolina State University Turfgrass Field Lab. ...

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Spring disappointment with spring dead spot

September 25, 2023 By
This fungal disease can lead to significant damage and economic losses on golf courses if uncontrolled. ...

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Kyllinga. (Photo: Peter Landschoot)

Turf Pest of the Month: How you can stop the spread of kyllinga

September 21, 2023 By
Kyllinga is a particularly pesky turf pest in the Northeast, affecting areas as far north as Connecticut and as far west as Pennsylvania. ...

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