Turfgrass Disease

This last weekend we had some heavy rain.  The spring has stayed cool which has given us some disease pressure. 

This is a picture of Snow Mold, a disease that is common on Poa in cooler wet weather.

If you have any questions or comments about turf disease or the course in general please contact me.

Justin Ruiz, CGCS
justinr@indiansummergolf.com

Spraying the Greens

This last week we sprayed for Pink Snow Mold.  We sprayed the greens Monday to prevent the turf disease because the forcast was calling for wet and cool conditions.  The melting of the snow produces over saturated conditions which is ideal for this disease.  The protection is designed to last nearly one month on the greens but we are check when possible to make sure our control is working properly.

Below is a video from the Professor at Oregon

State University explain their work on Microdochium Patch aka. Pink Snow Mold.

If you have any questions or comments regarding turfgrass disease or our maintenance practices please contact me.

Justin Ruiz, CGCS
justinr@indiansummergolf.com
360.459.3772