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Pythium root rot diseases on golf courses

Published on July 19, 2019
Pythium root rot diseases, seldom a problem in Michigan, are currently causing stress on golf course putting greens.
Winterkill on golf course update from northern Michigan

Published on May 15, 2019
There was sporadic and significant winterkill on golf courses in northern Michigan this year.
Controlling annual bluegrass seedheads on golf courses

Published on April 3, 2019
Growing degree-days have accumulated very slowly this year, but within the next week many areas in lower Michigan will be in the optimum application window for applying plant growth regulators to control annual bluegrass seedheads on golf courses.
Turfgrass fall wrap-up and snow mold

Published on December 4, 2018
A wet fall and early snow made finishing up turfgrass tasks such as leaf cleanup, final mowings and snow mold application timely tricky.
Got seedheads?

Published on May 30, 2018
Plant growth regulators seemingly failed at suppressing annual bluegrass seedheads on putting greens this year.
Hot, dry weather impacts fall turfgrass management

Published on October 3, 2017
Weed, disease and insect control and fertilizer applications are all being affected by the hot, dry weather in September.
How to get Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification

Published on August 24, 2017
Review this guide for important requirements, helpful manuals and test information needed to qualify for Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification.
European chafer grubs are ravaging Upper Peninsula lawns and golf courses

Published on May 12, 2017
Make sure you are using the appropriate timing and treatments when controlling European chafer grubs in turf.
Improved degree-day maps on Enviroweather

Published on April 19, 2017
New maps provide more accurate and extensive growing degree-day information to users making pest and crop decisions.
Conditions are favorable for pink snow mold development

Published on April 5, 2017
Microdochium patch, or pink snow mold, is active on golf courses and may require treatment.