Who’s afraid of the big bad grubs?
There are two times of year that are the worst times to find white grubs. In the fall, they are large, hungry, hard to kill and a magnet for digging …
Video: Golf course sustainability metrics
The buzz around the concept of "sustainable turf" has been growing louder and louder over the past few years, but with little technical discussion of what it means, how it …
Poa seedhead season starts early
The mild winter is generating early poa seedhead development in many parts of the country. This is confirmed by the growing degree day models available in your PACE Turf weather …
Have biopesticides come of age?
In September of 2011, Wendy Gelernter was invited to participate in a week long workshop at Lincoln University (Christchurch, New Zealand), where ten leading researchers discussed the successes, failures and …
Photo of the week: brown ring patch
Brown ring patch is triggered by threat temperatures greater than 60F (16C). Caused by the fungus Waitea circinata var. circinata, it causes significant damage on poa greens. See our printable …
Video Interviews with the Experts: Dr. Micah Woods on Sunshine
Solar radiation, or the intensity and duration of sunshine at your location, has a profound, but sometimes unrecognized impact on turfgrass quality. Hear Dr. Larry Stowell of PACE Turf in …
The most economical way to control emerald ash borer
The emerald ash borer has been responsible for the injury and death of tens of millions of ash trees in the 10 years since it was introduced to the United …
Photo of the week: coots and geese
Coots and geese are growing problems at many golf courses, but innovative methods can reduce their nuisance factor. See this article for more information.
Coots and geese on the run
The USGA recently reported on clever methods for managing coots and geese on golf courses that involved the efforts of dog owners in the surrounding community. In this case, local …
Video: Water use alert
Low spring rainfall can result in a 15 - 20% increase in water use for the year. This video describes a case study at Santa Ana Country Club that compares …
Photo of the week: Turf colorants
Turf colorants or pigments are being employed at more and more courses as a means of addressing off color and dormant turf. See this summary on the efficacy of 12 …
New USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
The USDA last week unveiled a new "Plant Hardiness Zone Map" — the first revision since 1990, and reportedly with greaster accuracy and detail. See this USDA press release for …
January, 2012 Highlights
We are more than 33% done with winter (believe it or not), and this month’s highlights reflect the need to begin planning now for the soil, water and pest management …
Video: Algae, blue green bacteria, cyanobacteria and yellow spot
"Algae disorders of turfgrass" is a general term that describes a wide range of symptoms from yellow spots to scum layers at the surface of the thatch and soil. The …
Hope for biological control of algae
Algae, more scientifically known as cyanobacteria, can act as a disease agent on greens, causing chlorotic or yellowing spots and patches that can be difficult to control. Cultural control relies …
Photo of the week: Crane flies
The adult crane fly, seen here, does not feed on or damage turf. It is the caterpillar–like larvae (known as leatherjackets) that are the damaging stage. See this PACE Turf …
Good new reference on crane flies
The larvae of crane flies can inflict serious damage, especially in the cooler climates of the Pacific Northwest, certain portions of the northeast (new York, the Canadian maritime provinces, Ohio …
Photo of the week: bacterial wilt
Lots of discussion on bacterial wilt in these past weeks, including this video from the December, 2011 Ohio Turfgrass Foundation meeting. See also this PACE Turf video on Diagnosing bacterial …
Starting the New Year with a good plan
With the New Year just behind us, what better time to take a fresh look not only at your personal goals for the future, but also your professional plans? The …
Revolver and Monument in the cold
Herbicides such as Revolver (foramsulfuron) and Monument (trifloxysulfuron) have their main use as spring transition aides, but they are also very successfully used for control of grassy weeds on non-overseeded …
Video: Golfer education on frost delays
Having trouble defending frost delays at your golf course? We have prepared a golfer education video, "Frost Delays on Golf Courses: The Cold, Hard Facts" to assist you in explaining …
Photo of the week: poa seedhead control
For information on managing poa seedheads with applications of Proxy (ethephone) plus Primo (trinexepac–ethyl), see this PACE Turf Reference on Poa Seedhead Management.
Time for crabgrass control (in some locations)
The threat temperature for application of pre-emergence herbicides for crabgrass control occurs at 52°F (11°C). In some of the warmer areas of the U.S., that time is quickly approaching. You …
Video Interview with the Experts: Dr. Micah Woods
In this video, Dr. Micah Woods of the Asian Turfgrass Center discusses potassium fertilization and soil test interpretation with Dr. Larry Stowell of PACE Turf. Using Dr. Wood's recommendations, soils …
Photo of the week: Silicon
View this video discussion on plusses and minuses of silicon for turf health, and this PACE Turf Reference on Silicon for more information.
