Updates
The latest research notes, field observations, and announcements from PACE Turf. Page 187 of 250.
- Ground beetle invasion Members only
May 5, 2008
A good spring rain, some say. Others have identified unusually high caterpillar populations as the cause. But whatever the reason,…
- Moss management Members only
May 5, 2008
Requests for information on moss management are some of the most common inquiries we receive. Our IPM Reference on Moss…
- What are degree days? Members only
May 5, 2008
Definition and history: Degree-days are units of total accumulated heat that are used to forecast everything from plant growth to…
- Aphid mummies Members only
April 28, 2008
The majority of you correctly identified the mystery structures that were the subject of a recent "What is it?" in…
- Congratulations, Dr. Wong! Members only
April 21, 2008
This week brought the happy news that Dr. Frank Wong of the University of California (seen here, deliriously happy at…
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April 14, 2008
Superintendent Magazine's cover story for April, entitled "Turfgrass research: involving superintendents from the start", is a nice background piece on…
- Keeping tabs on nitrogen Members only
April 14, 2008
Keeping just the right level of nitrogen available in the soil is critical for turf health. Too much nitrogen, and…
- Advances in poa management on greens and fairways Members only
April 9, 2008
For information on recent advances in poa management strategies, see this April, 2008 presentation, "Poa management on greens and fairways"…
- Foxtail control Members only
April 7, 2008
We have had some questions recently on control of grassy weeds such as wild oats, foxtails and wild barley. While…
- Preventive vs. curative control and IPM Members only
April 7, 2008
Which management strategy is more in line with IPM principles — preventive or curative? In our opinion, this is an…