- Quick guide: Manage anthracnose and rapid blight on Poa annua greens
Rapid blight (Labyrinthula terestris) is a relatively new turfgrass disease, with Poa annua, Poa trivialis and perennial ryegrass species being most susceptible. Although its origin is unknown, it most closely resembles a pathogen of marine grasses. This explains why disease severity is correlated with saline irrigation water and soil salinity. Cultural practices, such as salinity management and using tolerant species in winter overseeding, are important for rapid blight management.
Rapid blight (Labyrinthula terestris) is a relatively new turfgrass disease...
- Seeing the unseen: How to scout for turf nematodes
Often, nematodes are overlooked pests in turfgrass. The above-ground symptoms that result from their feeding are extremely variable, including lack of wear tolerance, slow recovery from aerification, heat and drought stress, nutrient deficiency and increased susceptibility to disease.
Often, nematodes are overlooked pests in turfgrass. The above-ground sympto...
- Guarantee your fairy ring control
Fairy ring is different from other turf diseases in many ways, but the most important difference is how it causes symptoms.
Fairy ring is different from other turf diseases in many ways, but the most...
- Protect against summer patch and take-all patch with timed applications
Although you may not see evidence of these diseases now, it's time to protect against summer patch and take-all patch. Avoid in-season turf decline by preventively applying proven fungicides and using sound management practices.
Although you may not see evidence of these diseases now, it's time to prote...