Insignia efficacy on decline diseases

We have talked recently about decline diseases of bermudagrass and kikuyugrass that are caused when the fungus Gauemannomyces graminis attacks the turf root system. Decline is most active during the heat of the summer — i.e., NOW.

Usually, the decline diseases can be prevented through regular applications of manganese. But in severe situations, curative applications of fungicides may be necessary.

In the past, we have reported on the efficacy of products such as Heritage at 0.4 oz/1000 sq ft (azoxystrobin)…