Spring Renovation for Turf Cricket Pitches

If football is played over the wicket area during the winter season, the spring renovation can be a difficult period for the Groundsman.

The surface should be hosed down with high pressure hoses to remove dead grass and foreign soil and other materials. To enable work to be flush with the perimeter of the . . . → Read More: Spring Renovation for Turf Cricket Pitches

Families of Fungicides for Turfgrass

Fungicides for Turfgrass can be grouped according to their chemical composition into groups called Chemical Families. This is shown in the following Table: Families of Fungicides for Turfgrass.

An important element is the recognition that resistance can develop to fungicides used on turf grass. Hence, FRAC - Fungicide Resistance Action Committee has been established. . . . → Read More: Families of Fungicides for Turfgrass

P-Z - Guide for the Management of Turfgrass Diseases

Slime Mould on Turfgrass

P to Z - Guide for the Management of Turfgrass Diseases.

Note: Grass types listed in capital letters have been observed to be especially susceptible to the pathogen.

Disease: Pink Patch5 (Limonomyces roseipellis).

Susceptible Turfgrass: FINE FESCUE, PERENNIAL RYEGRASS, Bent grasses. Season: Spring & Fall/Autumn. Maintenance Practices: Follow balanced . . . → Read More: P-Z - Guide for the Management of Turfgrass Diseases

A-N - Guide for the Management of Turfgrass Diseases

Fusarium Blight in Turfgrass

A to N - Guide for the Management of Turfgrass Diseases.

Note: Grass types listed in capital letters have been observed to be especially susceptible to the pathogen.

Disease: Algae.

Susceptible Turfgrass: All turfgrasses. Season: July-August - North America. Maintenance Practices: 1) Reduce shade; 2) Avoid excessive or low . . . → Read More: A-N - Guide for the Management of Turfgrass Diseases

Trade Names of Turfgrass Fungicides and Nematicides

Nematicide Spot Dispensing

Many products may be available only through specialised dealers or only in large quantities. Some products can be purchased and applied only by licensed pesticide applicators. Products with other trade names may be available.

Warning:

Prior to using any Fungicide or Nematicide please check the following:

Product Identification: Identifying information, . . . → Read More: Trade Names of Turfgrass Fungicides and Nematicides

Management of Turfgrass Diseases

Golf Green - Cup Cutter

Diagnosing Turf Problems. The first step in management of turfgrass diseases is proper diagnosis. Insects, drought, excessive water, fertiliser burn, and other factors can cause symptoms that may be confused with disease symptoms. Additional help and bulletins on specific disease and insect problems are available by contacting an . . . → Read More: Management of Turfgrass Diseases