Microdochium patch on the move

Microdochium patch, also known as pink snow mold, is active when air temperatures are above freezing and the threat temperature is less than 62 F (17 C). Keep an eye out for this disease, because it can cause serious damage if left unchecked.

Microdochium patch is also a disease that can develop resistance to fungicides fairly easily. This leads to situations where superintendents apply a fungicide once, twice or even three times, but still continue to see disease activity. If…