Rapid blight shows up in Nevada
March 13, 2022
Lee Butler, NC State Turfgrass Disease Diagnostic Lab (@turfbutler on Twitter), posted a note and photos illustrating the severe damage caused by rapid blight attacking greens in Nevada. The disease was on Poa trivialis overseeded bermuda. Be on the lookout for this disease attacking Poa annua greens and P. trivialis or ryegrass overseeded bermudagrass. Reference information has been provided below:
With a threat temperature of greater than 45F (7C), rapid blight can occur in hot, warm, cool and even just…