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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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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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Natural Lawn Care
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Learn lawn care practices that promote soil health, reduce the need for synthetic products, and improve water quality for a healthier, eco-friendly lawn.
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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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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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Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 02
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Learn to diagnose turfgrass diseases by identifying host plants, assessing environmental conditions, and observing damage patterns for effective management.
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Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 05
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Brown patch is a sheath- and leaf-blighting summer disease that is common on tall fescue and bentgrass. It is particularly severe on tall fescue. With increased use of tall fescue in urban and commercial landscapes, brown patch has become a significant management problem.
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Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 08
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Learn to identify and manage dollar spot, a common turfgrass disease affecting bentgrass and bluegrass, with symptoms, conditions, and control methods.
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Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 11
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Gray leaf spot, also called blast, occurs in most areas of the country where perennial ryegrass is grown. Disease development is sporadic with little or no disease development in some years. Nevertheless, the potential destructiveness of gray leaf spot forces many turfgrass managers to apply preventive fungicide applications every year.
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Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 14
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Rhizoctonia zeae forms pink to orange bulbils (resting structures). The fungus has been observed with increasing frequency since the early 2000s.
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Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 17
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Pythium foliar blight is one of the most feared turfgrass diseases, because the disease develops rapidly during periods of high temperature and high relative humidity. If left untreated, extensive loss of turf can occur in a few days.
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Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 20
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Summer patch, sometimes referred to as frogeye patch, is a destructive disease of Kentucky bluegrass maintained for golf course fairways, green surrounds, parks and residential landscapes
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Cool-Season Grass Cultivars for Athletic Fields
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This guide provides turfgrass recommendations for athletic fields, emphasizing irrigation, traffic-tolerant cultivars, and effective seeding methods.
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Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 23
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Yellow tuft is a cool-season disease that is commonly observed on creeping bentgrass and intensively managed Kentucky bluegrass.
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Pecan Pest Management: Insects and Diseases
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This guide details pecan insect pests and diseases that can cause economic losses to Missouri producers.
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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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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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Controlling Nuisance Pigeons
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Controlling Nuisance Muskrats in Missouri Ponds and Lakes
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Muskrats can damage ponds and crops through burrowing and feeding. This guide outlines effective control methods.
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Managing Skunk Problems in Missouri
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Striped and eastern spotted skunks inhabit diverse environments and may cause issues like lawn damage, poultry predation, and unpleasant odors.
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Controlling Nuisance Woodpeckers
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Learn effective methods to prevent and control woodpecker damage to buildings, including exclusion techniques, visual repellents, and habitat modifications.
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Controlling Vole Damage in No-Till Corn and Soybeans
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Voles in no-till fields can reduce corn and soybean stands by up to 100%. Learn to identify damage and manage vole populations before planting.
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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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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.