Stay informed with PACE Turf Videos
We are proud of our growing list of PACE Turf videos that cover topics from basic soil chemistry, to golfer education, to pest identification and management. With most videos running …
Video: Rapid blight can look like Microdochium patch (pink snow mold)
With threat temperatures of greater than 45F (7C) and less than 62F (17C) respectively, both rapid blight and Microdochium patch (pink snow mold) are common diseases this time of year …
Video: microdochium patch diagnosis
Microdochium patch, caused by Microdochium nivale, is a common fall through spring disease in many areas. We have seen several cases of it in these past few weeks. This video …
Earwigs: Good insects gone bad
Earwigs, those scary looking insects with the forceps-like pincers at the rear of their abdomens, are actually beneficial insects that feed on other insects, and also help to recycle dead …
October, 2011 Highlights
October is no time to let your guard down on pests and cultural practices, if the emails and calls we've had this month are any indication. These key updates, references …
New GCSAA discount makes Plant Management Network an even better idea
The Plant Management Network is a great online resource that we turn to frequently for information on turf research results, performance of new products and new developments in the industry. …
Video: Pythium blight on bermdua
Bermudagrass is a hardy turf that resists many of the diseases that plague cool–season turf. Recently, however, we have seen several pretty ugly infestations of Pythium graminicola on bermudagrass. When …
New info on avoiding fungicide resistance problems
Do you want to continue using your highly effective fungicides for years to come without rapid development of resistance? If so, new research indicates that you should consider mixing QoI fungicides …
Congratulations to Sandy Clark!
Long time PACE Turf advisory board member, Sandy Clark, CGCS, of Barona Creek Golf Club, is no stranger to being singled out for his exceptional work. But Barona's recent receipt …
Fall prevention of crane flies
Turf damage caused by crane flies is all caused by the larval or immature stage, which are also known as leatherjackets. As they feed on roots of turf plants and …
Video: Siri Talks Turf
By now, you probably know that "Siri", the new iPhone 4S voice–assistant feature, can do everything from taking dictation to finding the closest Italian restaurants. But what does she know …
Video: fall aeration triggers a disease outbreak
Fall aeration can be an essential tool to maintain healthy greens because it helps relieve compaction. And the sand top dressing dilutes organic matter to improve soil aeration and root …
An easy–to–use tool for timing snow mold applications
With many effective products available, both Microdochium patch (pink snow mold) and gray snow mold are relatively easy to control. As long as the fungicide application is timed correctly, that …
Video: Wireworms
In this video, we show you how to identify wireworms and their damage. In addition, we discuss the (unfortunately very limited) options you have for control of these troublesome, but …
Keep an eye out for brown patch in the fall and winter
In warmer climates, brown patch (caused by the fungus Rhizoctonia) can cause some serious damage during the winter rainy season. As long as average air temperatures remain above 60F (15.5C), …
Reference: Wireworm damage on turf
They are not common pests on turf, but when wireworms do occur, they can cause significant damage. See this PACE Turf Reference on Wireworms for more information on biology and …
Video: damping off disease
Damping off is the general name for diseases of seedlings that die shortly after emergence. Damping off is most frequently associated with Pythium spp. fungi, but as we show in …
Fall, 2011 weather forecast
The U.S. Climate Prediction Center's newest forecast, published on October 6, 2011, calls for a strengthening La Niña during the fall and winter of 2011–2012. This should translate into: above …
Tools for monitoring overseeding success
Successful overseeding programs are highly influenced by the weather, and for that reason, results are variable from year to year. Use of the turf growth potential values that we have …
Video: Gray leaf spot on St. Augustinegrass
Ryegrass and kikuyugrass are common hosts to gray leaf spot (Pyricularia grisea), as we have recently mentioned. St. Augustinegrass (Stenotaphrum secundatum) is also a common host, but gray leaf spot …
Fall disease alert
In this Update, we deal with four turf diseases that may require your attention during the early fall. They are rapid blight, anthracnose, dollar spot and snow mold (pink and …
Google Plus Hangout Poll
Google+ (pronounced Google Plus) is a relatively new social networking site that is similar to Facebook. If you have not entered the social networking world, now might be the time …
September, 2011 Highlights
Our updates and videos this September focused on problems and solutions that superintendents have been encountering as we headed into the end of the summer and beginning of the fall …
Snow mold fungicide prices
With today's economy in the toilet, product pricing and product efficacy are more critical than ever. In the attached spreadsheet, we have compiled prices for various snow mold products with …
Warning on gray leaf spot and dry soils
We have seen several situations in this last week, when a combination of low soil moisture and warm, humid weather contributed to gray leaf spot outbreaks. In some cases, superintendents …
