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Brown patch.

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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Cool-Season Grasses: Lawn Establishment and Renovation

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Learn how to successfully establish or renovate cool-season grass lawns with proper soil preparation, seeding techniques, and essential fertilization steps.

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Dollar spot.

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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Grasses in Shade: Establishing and Maintaining Lawns in Low Light

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Learn how to establish and maintain healthy lawns in shaded areas, including grass selection, tree pruning, and proper lawn care techniques.

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Gray leaf spot.

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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Leaf and sheath spot of Kentucky bluegrass.

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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Biology and Management of Waterhemp

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Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.

Reviewed by Kevin Bradley
Division of Plant Sciences

Dawn Nordby, University of Illinois
Bob Hartzler, Iowa State University
Kevin Bradley, University of Missouri

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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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Pythium foliar blight on perennial ryegrass.

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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Summer patch on Kentucky bluegrass lawn.

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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Understanding Glyphosate to Increase Performance

Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.

Reviewed by Kevin Bradley
Division of Plant Sciences

Bob Hartzler, Iowa State University
Chris Boerboom, University of Wisconsin
Glenn Nice, Purdue University
Peter Sikkema, University of Guelph

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Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases

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This publication is designed to be a useful reference for diagnosticians, turfgrass managers, industry representatives and others who want to learn how to diagnose and manage common turfgrass diseases caused by plant pathogenic fungi.

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Sewer Line Chemical Root Control (Category 5B)

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

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Flowering Trees

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Discover how to select flowering trees that enhance your landscape with beauty and seasonal interest, including species like the flowering dogwood.

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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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Controlling Nuisance Pigeons

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Robert A. Pierce II
Extension Fisheries and Wildlife Specialist

Kevin McGrath
Wildlife Biologist
USDA APHIS–Wildlife Services

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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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Managing Woodchuck Problems in Missouri

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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.

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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 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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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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Managing Raccoon Problems in Missouri

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Raccoons have adapted to urban areas, causing damage to property and posing health risks. Learn how to manage and prevent raccoon problems.

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