With an extensive range of fungicides, PBI-Gordon is dedicated to offering turfgrass managers the opportunity to protect their turf from every angle. The use of fungicides should be one of the top considerations for managers, especially with the diseases being unpredictable.
Many turfgrass managers wonder what the best approaches are to tackling different turf diseases for 2022. We’ve compiled resources to help make these decisions easier and to give fellow turf pros an upper hand in tackling this problem.
Creating art with grass
Ty Roberts started his career in the golf industry back in high school, becoming so passionate about the sport that he decided to pursue a career in course management. For the last four seasons, Roberts has been working at Keowee Springs Golf Course in Six Mile, South Carolina. While the course is beautiful, it also has the perfect conditions for spring dead spot.
Find out how Roberts battled this disease while keeping the integrity of the course.
Photo: Ty Roberts
Here to stay
When dealing with root zone pathogens like spring dead spot, many turf professionals worry about overwatering after a fungicide application. According to Jim Kerns, Ph.D., this is a very valid concern, with many turf pros asking “how do we get the fungicide to where it needs to be?”
Check out these tips from industry professionals to make sure you’re getting to the root of the problem.
Strong rootzones a last line of defense against nematodes
When warm weather lasts longer in the year, nematodes can spring up in areas that largely used to be free of infestation. The impact of these little pests oftentimes is not caught until they have already wreaked havoc on the turf. Joe Roberts, Ph.D. advises that strong roots could be the difference between a nuisance and a disaster.
Learn how to create strong roots to stand up against nematodes.
Control of spring dead spot with one application? Why Kabuto is the top single-application performer.
In 2022, there is no excuse to have spring dead spot on your golf course if your budget allows you to spray a fungicide. Brian Aynardi, Ph.D. gives tricks to managing this disease with Kabuto. Find out how.
Graph: Mean Percent Necrosis AUPC Compared within Species
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