Tag: turfgrass disease

This field study evaluated the effects of hollow-tine aerification with drench applications of dish soap. (Photo: Zane Raudenbush, Ph. D.)

Turf Pest of the Month: How scouting for silvery thread moss can prevent bigger issues

July 20, 2023 By
A foe of cool-season putting greens, silvery thread moss can spread easily and turn a small patch into an outbreak on your course. ...

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Fungicide effectiveness for disease control on creeping bentgrass fairways

April 27, 2023 By and
Researchers share their findings from three fungicide trials they conducted to evaluate preventive dollar spot and brown patch control. ...

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Being proactive matters when managing necrotic ring spot. Experts say it’s crucial to treat turf before signs of damage appear. (Photo: Syngenta)

Industry experts share why prevention is key to managing necrotic ring spot

April 21, 2023 By
Industry experts say in order to get a leg up on necrotic ring spot, superintendents should reduce irrigation and maintain higher mowing heights. ...

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(Photo: Bruce Martin)

Taking a look at a new option for nematode management in turfgrass

Experts share how fluazaindolizine, a chemical nematicide, can help supers tackle plant-parasitic nematodes in turfgrass. ...

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New Compendium of Turfgrass Diseases releases with 200 new figures

January 23, 2023 By
Compendium of Turfgrass Diseases, Fourth Edition, offers a resource on turfgrass diseases, their pathogenic causes and their effective management. ...

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