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Large patch grass disease.

Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 13

Reviewed

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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Cover art for publication MX1139

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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Cover art for publication G6756

Turfgrass Disease Control

Revised

Reviewed by Peng Tian
Assistant Professor, Plant Sciences

Reviewed by Manoj Chhetri
Department of Horticulture

Brad S. Fresenburg
Division of Plant Sciences

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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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Diagnosing turfgrass disease.

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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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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Cover art for publication G6706

Establishment and Care of Zoysiagrass Lawns

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Guide to establishing and maintaining zoysiagrass lawns, covering planting methods, soil prep, and care tips for a healthy, low-maintenance turf.

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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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Cover art for publication MX1140

Biology and Management of Giant Ragweed

Reviewed

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

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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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Cover art for publication MX1138

Facts About Glyphosate-Resistant Weeds

Reviewed

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

Chris Boerboom, University of Wisconsin
Micheal Owen, Iowa State University

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Cover art for publication G6749

Natural Lawn Care

Reviewed

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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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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Cover art for publication G6770

Bermudagrass for Athletic Fields

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Bermudagrass offers a durable turf solution for athletic fields facing challenges with cool-season grasses due to limited irrigation and heavy use.

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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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Yellow tuft in zoysiagrass.

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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Cover art for publication MP711

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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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 G9400

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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Cover art for publication G9454

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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Cover art for publication AGW1012

Controlling Rodents After a Flood

Reviewed

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 G9449

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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