Turf Blog
May, 2023
Preventative vs. Curative Disease Control
Posted By Ben Pease, PhD, Agronomist on May 30, 2023
There is an old adage among turf managers that says, “an ounce of fungicide product applied preventatively is the equivalent of a pound of product applied curatively”.
Trying to apply fungicide after the onset of disease symptoms will stop the progression of the [...]
Are Your Customers At Risk for Summer Brown Patch?
Posted By Ben Pease, PhD, Agronomist on May 30, 2023
Disease prevention is an important component of client satisfaction during any growing season. Starting a program for disease prevention, however, can seem a bit daunting if you're not familiar with how pathogens work.
To begin, you have to understand the elements that are necessary for disease [...]
Moving Slowly Through the Dog Days of Summer
Posted by Ben Pease, Agronomist, PhD on May 30, 2023
The summer months are a critical time for turfgrass growth and health, and the right fertilization program can make all the difference.
Best management practices direct us to only fertilize as necessary during the warmer summer months, when (cool-season) turfgrass growth slows because of reduced [...]
Be Prepared for Summer Lawn Diseases
Posted by Ben Pease, Agronomist, PhD on May 10, 2023
Waiting until diseases strike is a recipe for disaster, resulting in unhappy clients and extra repair work.
Preventative control programs act as a preemptive strike, more effectively and economically keeping diseases at bay. Lawn Care Professionals across the country trust Prophesy® DG and Signify [...]
