- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Turfgrass disease prevention Q&A: Brown ring patch
Did you know symptoms of brown ring patch are commonly confused with the symptoms of yellow patch? Also known as Waitea patch, brown ring patch primarily affects annual bluegrass and becomes more active in the early spring and summer as daytime temperatures increase. As it starts to warm up, be in the know about brown ring patch, how to accurately diagnose it and preventive measures to take that will keep your turf healthy all season long.
Did you know symptoms of brown ring patch are commonly confused with the sy...