Subanguina radicicola

New photos of symptoms and roots of Subanguina radicola affected poa were provided by Bjarni Hannesson, Ness Golf Club, Iceland. the most severe damage occurred on the edge of the clubhouse putting green in the walk on/off area. No nematicides are available, but, Mr. Hannesson feels the poa stress provides an opportunity to overseed with nematode tolerant bentgrasses.

Does the name Subanguina radicicola sound familiar? Probably not. This nematode was diagnosed from Poa annua root galls in Eastern coastal Canada.…