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Fairy ring.

Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 10

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Fairy ring is caused by more than 60 basidiomycete fungi, including those producing the familiar puffballs and toadstools. The rings result from the activities of these fungi growing radially through the thatch or soil, rather than from a direct parasitic relationship with the turfgrass.

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Cover art for publication G6770

Bermudagrass for Athletic Fields

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Reviewed by Peng Tian
Assistant Professor, Plant Sciences

Reviewed by Manoj Chhetri
Department of Horticulture

Brad S. Fresenburg
Department of Horticulture

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Large patch grass disease.

Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 13

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Large patch is a cool-season disease of warm-season grasses. Symptoms are most common when these grasses are either entering or coming out of dormancy.

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Necrotic ring spot on turfgrass.

Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 16

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Necrotic ring spot is a destructive disease of Kentucky bluegrass, but may also occur on red fescue and annual bluegrass. The disease is particularly damaging to bluegrass.

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Spring dead spot of bermudagrass.

Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 19

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Spring dead spot is a destructive disease of common bermudagrass and bermudagrass hybrids throughout the northern range of its adaptation in the U.S.

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Yellow patch of creeping bentgrass.

Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 22

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Yellow patch is a cool-season disease that occurs on bentgrass and annual bluegrass putting greens and sometimes on higher-gut Kentucky bluegrass.

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Sewer Line Chemical Root Control (Category 5B)

Reviewed $40

This manual contains information that applicators must be familiar with to become a certified sewer line root control applicator.

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Cover art for publication G6805

Selecting Landscape Plants: Flowering Trees

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Reviewed by David Trinklein
Horticulture Extension State Specialist
Division of Plant Sciences & Technology

Flowering trees add beauty and seasonal interest to the landscape. Many, including the popular flowering dogwood (Figure 1), have colorful or interesting fruits that may be edible or attractive to birds.

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Cover art for publication G9400

Controlling Nuisance Muskrats in Missouri Ponds and Lakes

Reviewed

Robert A. Pierce II
Extension Fisheries and Wildlife Specialist
School of Natural Resources

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Cover art for publication G4448

Controlling Vole Damage in No-Till Corn and Soybeans

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Robert A. Pierce II
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences

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Cover art for publication G9454

Managing Skunk Problems in Missouri

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Robert A. Pierce
Extension Fish and Wildlife Specialist

Ron McNeely
Formerly with Missouri Department of Conservation

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Cover art for publication AGW1011

Controlling Snakes After a Storm or Flood

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Snakes often become displaced after a storm or flooding event. As a result, many of these animals are seeking shelter and food in areas close to people. Read more to find out what to do when you encounter one.

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Cover art for publication G9449

Controlling Nuisance Woodpeckers

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Robert A. Pierce II
Extension Fisheries and Wildlife Specialist
School of Natural Resources

Richard Hinnah
Wildlife Biologist
USDA APHIS Wildlife Services

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Cover art for publication G9452

Managing Woodchuck Problems in Missouri

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Cover art for publication G9455

Tree Squirrels: Managing Habitat and Controlling Damage

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Missouri is home to three species of tree squirrels. Visit our site for our Tree Squirrels: Managing Habitat and Controlling Damage guide.

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Cover art for publication AGW1012

Controlling Rodents After a Flood

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Robert A. Pierce
Extension Fish and Wildlife Specialist

Flooding displaces many rodents from their natural habitat. As a result, these animals are seeking areas that can provide food and shelter, such as homes, sheds, barns and other buildings.

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Cover art for publication G9440

Controlling Nuisance Moles

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Moles often are a nuisance and can harm your plants. Visit our site to learn about Controlling Nuisance Moles.

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Controlling Rats

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Norway rats are stocky burrowing rodents that were unintentionally introduced into North America by settlers who arrived on ships from Europe. Also called brown rats or sewer rats, these destructive pests are found in and around towns and farms throughout Missouri. This guide provides information on how to recognize and manage a rat infestation.

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Cover art for publication G9453

Managing Raccoon Problems in Missouri

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Robert A. Pierce
Extension Fish and Wildlife Specialist

Ron McNeely
Formerly with Missouri Department of Conservation

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Cover art for publication G9456

Armadillos in Missouri: Techniques to Prevent and Control Damage

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Armadillos are becoming more common in Missouri. Visit our site for our Armadillos in Missouri: Techniques to Prevent and Control Damage resource.

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Cover art for publication G9448

Controlling Nuisance Pigeons

Reviewed

Robert A. Pierce II
Extension Fisheries and Wildlife Specialist

Kevin McGrath
Wildlife Biologist
USDA APHIS–Wildlife Services

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Cover art for publication G9402

Collection and Submission of Samples for Fish-Kill Investigation and Toxic-Substance Analysis

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Fish kills occur in natural and cultured populations. They can be due to disease, poor water quality or a toxic substance. Fish kills represent emergencies, and producers must be prepared for them in advance. Learn more in this guide.

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Assisting the Beef Cow at Calving Time

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Six to 10 percent of all calves born in beef cow herds in the U.S. die at or soon after birth. About half of those deaths are due to calving difficulty (dystocia). The purpose of this guide is to acquaint cattle producers with calving management principles that will help minimize calf loss in their herds.

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Cover art for publication N924

MyPlate for Adults — What's on Your Plate? (Bundle of 25)

Revised $12

Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available for purchase or as a downloadable PDF.

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Cover art for publication G9442

Controlling House Mice

Reviewed

Robert A. Pierce
Extension Fish and Wildlife Specialist

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