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Dollar Spot in Golf Course Turf

by Megan M. Kennelly

EP131

Dollar spot is caused by the fungus Sclerotinia homoeocarpa. In putting greens or low-cut lawn, the disease appears as small sunken patches of brown turf. 3-page, color.

Published Date: Nov 2007

Commercial Management of Brown Patch of Cool-season Turfgrasses

by Megan M. Kennelly

EP146

This publication describes how to identify and manage brown patch in lawns and golf courses. 4-page, full color.

Revision Date: Sep 2015

Anthracnose of Bentgrass and Annual Bluegrass Putting Greens

by Megan M. Kennelly

EP147

Learn how to identify and treat Anthracnose in turfgrass. 4-page, full color.

Revision Date: Jul 2015

Fairy Rings in Turfgrass

by Megan M. Kennelly

EP155

Fairy rings are caused by fungi, including mushrooms and puffballs. Fairy rings in taller-cut turf usually do not cause severe damage. Mushrooms can be removed by mowing or raking. 3-page, color.

Revision Date: Jul 2015

How to Hire an Irrigation Contractor

by Cathie Lavis

MF3111

Homeowner tips: questions to ask and guarantees included in a typical contract. 2-page, color.

Published Date: Sep 2013

Common Sense Pest Control: Yard Care and the Environment

by Ward Upham Robert I. Neier

MF2135

This fact sheet describes a variety of non-chemical methods of pest control. It also provides tips for using pesticides in an environmentally sound way. Topics include integrated pest management, cultural, biological, mechanical, and chemical control. 4 p.

Revision Date: Nov 2012

Green June Beetle: Insect Pest of Turfgrass

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3600

This fact sheet provides information on the biology and plant damage associated with green June beetles. Management strategies and control. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Mar 2022

Fall Armyworm: Insect Pest of Turfgrass

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3595

This fact sheet provides information on the biology and plant damage associated with fall armyworms. Management strategies are also discussed. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Jan 2022

Grub Management in Turfgrass Using Insecticides

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3439

Life cycle, behavior, and turfgrass damage caused by common grub species found in Kansas. Addresses factors that influence insecticide effectiveness and offers recommendations for control. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Jan 2019

Turfgrass Insects: Home and Horticultural Pests

by Robert J. Bauernfeind

MF2901

Information to help identify and manage common insect pests of turfgrass in Kansas. 8-page, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2015

Turf Pest Control, Category 3B

by Frannie L. Miller

S20

Maintenance and production of turfgrass including lawns, golf courses, turf farms. Publication covers turf diseases, weeds, pests, environmental issues, and other causes of poor turf. Includes information for identification and control of fungi, weeds, turf insects, and wildlife, including skunks, moles, and gophers. Integrated pest management and pesticide safety education. Color, 68 pages.

Revision Date: Sep 2013

Seguridad al Cortar y Podar el Césped: Spanish: Mowing and Trimming Safety

MF2714S

This booklet teaches important safety practices to follow when mowing with agricultural mowers,riding lawn mowers, walk-behind mowers, string trimmers and brush trimmers. 44-page, b/w.

Published Date: Apr 2006

Mowing and Trimming Safety for the Landscaping and Horticultural Services Industry

by Sarah Lind Mitch Ricketts

MF2714

This booklet teaches important safety practices to follow when mowing with agricultural mowers, riding lawn mowers walk behind mowers string trimmers and brush trimmers. 44-page, b/w.

Revision Date: Oct 2009

Grass Recycling

by Robert I. Neier Charles W. Marr

EP10

Up to 25 percent of your lawn’s fertilizer needs are supplied by clippings left on the lawn. Clippings do not contribute to thatch. Save time, money, landfill space by leaving clippings on lawn.

Published Date: May 1995

Watering Your Lawn

by Jared Hoyle Ross Braun

MF2059

Suggestions for homeowners on maintaining a healthy, attractive lawn while conserving water. 4-page, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2018

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