|
By participating in the fall treatment survey you will enhance the research and discovery efforts of turf grass pathologists working on Spring dead spot.
While much effort and attention has been focused on the disease in the last few years, there is still much about the pathogen that is unknown or misunderstood, including;
- Geographic distribution - just how far has the disease spread and under what climatic and environmental conditions does it thrive?
- Fungicide selection - which fungicide(s) is most effective in controlling Spring dead spot? Does one product provide the same level of control across all regions or are some products or combinations more effective regionally?
- Fungicide timing - when is the optimal time to apply fungicides in your region to control Spring dead spot? How does this timing correlate to soil and ambient air temperatures? Is there a significant difference between single and split fungicide applications?
- Fungicide rates - what have you found to be the most effective rate of a fungicide(s) to control Spring dead spot on your turf?
- Application method - what volume of water is used when applying your fungicides? Are you utilizing a liquid or granular fungicide for your turf? What amount of rainfall or irrigation did the fungicide receive after application to the turf? What type of spray nozzles did you utilize to apply the product?
Though some of these points may seem insignificant, they are extremely valuable pieces in the puzzle of managing Spring dead spot in Bermuda grass turf. Please take a few minutes to complete chart below regarding your specific approach to controlling Spring dead spot. Your information will be utilized by turf grass pathologists build the foundation of an effective management program for your region.
Returning Participants: Click here to login in and retrieve your information.
|
