Unbeknown to most turfgrass professionals, they are already utilizing some of these elements in making pest management decisions. Turffiles provides turfgrass information to homeowners, students, extension personnel and professional turfgrass managers. Principles and history of integrated turfgrass pest management, publisher. This bmp offers guidance in the selection, use, storage and disposal of pesticides, with an emphasis on using integrated pest management principles. Insect pest management on turfgrass 2 despite its name, the fall armyworm can damage turfgrass in the spring and fall in florida. Best management practices for turfgrass pesticides minnesota. Pesticides will not offset the negative effects of improper watering, fertilization, or mowing practices, thatch accumulation, poor soil, or choosing the wrong species. Integrated pest management recognizes a variety of pest control techniques. Hunting billbug the hunting billbug, sphenophorus venatus vestitus figure 6, is an underrecognized pest and. The mda adopted best management practices bmps for turfgrass pesticides. F check label for rates on newly established turfgrass.
It usually involves establishing pest response threshold levels that are consistent with the intended use of the turf, intensive field monitoring, good record keeping, and consideration of different pest control. Ipm requires training in all phases of turfgrass management, including biology, soil science, pest management, and cultural practices. This guide is designed to help turf managers identify the major turfgrass pests found in north carolina and better understand their life cycles. Ornamental and turfgrass pest management a pesticide.
This guide provides weed identification and control information that turfgrass professionals can use to develop effective weed control programs for golf courses, athletic fields, sod farms, lawns, and other turfgrass systems. For information on turfgrass identification, weed, disease and. For more information on turfgrass tolerance, see the turfgrass tolerance to postemergence herbicides section. Utah state university extension regional horticulturist. Table 1 lists turfgrass species that herbicides in this guide can be safely applied to according to their label. Carolina lawns an agronomic guide to growing turfgrass for a home lawn across the entire state of north carolina that includes variety selection guides, fertility. Credit for sources of information on ornamental and turf pest control and management must go to land grant university extension and research workers in the areas of entomology, horticulture, plant pathology, and weed science who continually work to maintain and update ornamental and turf pest management information. Turfgrass integrated pest managementipm most insects, diseases, and weeds that affect lawns can be minimized or avoided just by simply managing your grass properly. Training manual for comm applicators category 3a e2327.
Turf and ornamental pest control turfgrass management. Cultural practices are the key to maintaining turf quality and. Pest management n young turfgrasses can be sensitive to pesticides. Turfgrass pest management msu college of agriculture and.
Pesticide applicators must be able to iden tify weeds and plant diseases in order to develop appropriate management programs. Turf and pest management factsheet for applicants december 2015 page 1 turf and pest management water quality factsheet for permit applicants. Apr 02, 2012 this manual is intended to prepare pesticide applicators in category 3a, turf pest management, for certification under the michigan pesticide control act of 1976, as amended. This manual is intended to prepare pesticide applicators in category 3a, turf pest management, for certification under the michigan pesticide control act of 1976, as amended. In covering the important features of turfgrass systems, interactions between and among system components, and principles of turfgrass management, it attempts to unlock some of the mysteries of turf and establish the role of. This may include attending degree or certificate programs, workshops, conferences, field days, seminars andor webinars, and inhouse and onthejob training learn about pest identification and biology. The tables in this book supplement information available in other north carolina cooperative extension publications. Ipm considers social, environmental and monetary costs. Climate, soil, management, pest control, and selection of adapted species and cultivars affect growth. Introduction to golf course pest management a turfgrass pest is any organism causing deterioration in the aesthetic or functional value of turfgrass. Advanced integrated pest management ipm for turfgrass systems. This presentation provides an introduction to implementing an ipm program by learning to identify and determine what insect pest problems are in arizona and offers how to implement fundamental ipm techniques. Common pesticides include herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. The moths migrate northward each spring, reaching the northern.
The manual is intended to be used by people preparing to take pesticide certification exams 3t, 3ot, or 3o. The purpose of these bmps is to protect water resources, humans. Healthy turf could result in the best possible quality under a given set of growing conditions. Appropriate pest management operations help protect this investment and make a place pleasant to work, reside, or relax in. Pest thresholds vary from site to site because they depend on site characteristics and uses. Now in its fifth edition, this industry favorite offers the latest information on growth, nutrition, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, as well as new chapters discussing shade stress and light. The mda and the university of minnesota developed a set of core voluntary bmps related to turfgrass pesticides.
Handbook of turfgrass insects of the united states, chapter. Develop and maintain professional turf management competency. The moths migrate northward each spring, reaching the northern states in the fall hence the fall in their name. Healthy turf could result in the best possible quality under a given set.
Ornamental and turfgrass pest management manual new mexico. Google maps and similar applications will allow you to have a separate calendar for each field and to grant. The georgia pest management handbook gives current information on selection, application, and safe use of pest control chemicals. Pests include weeds, insects and mites, nematodes, diseases and vertebrate mammals. Nov 18, 2016 fundamentals of turfgrass management is the bestselling guide with expert coverage of basic turfgrass science and all aspects of practical care. Turfgrass integrated pest management zhiqiang cheng, department of plant and environmental protection sciences, ctahr the overall goal of turfgrass management is to produce healthy turf.
Crop profile north carolina turfgrass a link to the north carolina crop profile pdf with production facts, maintenance requirements, pest management needs and varietal selection diseases turffiles diseases a direct link to the turffiles disease page containing resources for identification, decision making, treatment options, and research results for diseases of turgrass insects turffiles. Turfgrass pest management manual a comprehensive guide compiled from the turf files website into a printable pdf, an excellent source for pest identification and pest management. In general, pesticides control both plant and animal pests by poison. Turfgrass application codes for labeled herbicide tolerance of various turfgrass species warmseason coolseason. This category includes the management of turf pests of landscape, recreational. Start studying ornamental and turfgrass pest management questions learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Turfgrass management has been designed as a basic text for beginning students of turfgrass science and management. Develop a record keeping program track all management decisions using a detailed calendar including mowing, fertilization, irrigation, and pest control programs. Funding for this site is provided by the center for turfgrass environmental research and education, the turfgrass council of north carolina and the college of agriculture and life sciences at north carolina state university. When pests are mentioned, pesticides are considered as important means for achieving control. Turfgrass cultural practices and insect pest management. It incorpo rates all suitable control techniques to keep pest damage below an established threshold level. Proper care and timely pest control are necessary for good color and density and to keep turf free of weeds, insects, and disease.
Jun 01, 2015 2015 turfgrass pest management manual. An effective integrated pest management ipm program takes into consideration the biology, ecology, environment impacts, and all available treatment options. Pesticide management for turfgrass and ornamentals description pesticides are a family of chemicals used to manage pests. Turfgrass tolerance to herbicides varies by turfgrass species and is listed on the product label. Shade weeds insects diseases the real problem is not the pest. Category 3 ot, ornamental and turfgrass pest management. Utah department of agriculture and food division of plant industry. Turfgrass best management practices minnesota department of.
Integrated pest management ipm is a pest management system that is gaining popularity and acceptance in the turfgrass industry. Pest control for professional turfgrass managers contains the latest information on pesticides used to control turfgrass pests. Jul 29, 2015 this video highlights the five cultural practices needed for proper integrated pest management in turfgrass. Interest in ipm methods is often based on a desire to limit pesticides. Jan 04, 2018 ames, iowa an updated version of the iowa commercial pesticide applicator manual for ornamental and turfgrass pest management category 3 ot is available from iowa state university extension and outreach.
Delay applications until established use alternative strategies if a pesticide must be used. Revised ornamental and turfgrass pest management manual. However, pesticides are frequently used ipm techniques. The use of ipm strategies should result in effec tive pest control with minimal impact. There is a pdf version of this document for downloading and printing. The classic turfgrass management handbook, updated with new developments in the field. Pests can develop damaging levels in given areas year after year. Good cultural practices and prevention of stress are critical to keeping turfgrass healthy and pestfree. Pest control for professional turfgrass managers supplies uptodate information on pesticides used to control pests in turfgrasses. Pdf principles and history of turfgrass pest management.
Ipm is a systematic approach to plant protection that emphasizes increased information for improved decisionmaking. Ames, iowa an updated version of the iowa commercial pesticide applicator manual for ornamental and turfgrass pest management category 3 ot is available from iowa state university extension and outreach the manual is intended to be used by people preparing to take pesticide certification exams 3t, 3ot, or 3o. Fundamentals of turfgrass management is the bestselling guide with expert coverage of basic turfgrass science and all aspects of practical care. Turf management involves selecting the right grass, proper mowing, watering, fertilizing, and controlling thatch. Nc turfgrass nc state extension integrated pest management. Lawn, landscape and ornamental plants pest management. Provided are general bmps for all pesticides used by turfgrass pesticide applicators and bmps given under.
Turfgrass best management practices minnesota department. Integrated pest management identification management of. Fundamentals of turfgrass management, fifth edition. Recommendations are based on information on the manufacturers label and on performance data from research and extension trials at the university of georgia and sister institutions in surrounding states. This category includes the management of turf pests of landscape, recreational, and athletic turf.
Minimize plant stress and maintain proper fertility and soil moisture to help grass tolerate the damage. Gilkeson pesticide management branch, be environment reproduction and weak points in its cycle when control will be most effective. This volume covers a wide array of topics including commercial turf insects. Advanced integrated pest management ipm for turfgrass. Ag408 2017 pest control for professional turfgrass managers. A grass cover prevents erosion and makes the landscape attractive. Developing an integrated turfgrass pest management program.
Integrated pest management ipm is based on the philosophy of using various strategies to optimize the environmental, economic and sociological consequences of a management system. This category manual supplements information in the iowa core manual, cs 0445, and should not be used for certification preparation without referring to that manual. Georgia pest management handbook integrated pest management. This factsheet is a summary of information compiled by water quality program staff. This publication is part of a series of ipm manuals prepared by the plant protection programs of the university of missouri. Good turfgrass management is dependent on optimal timing of cultural and pest control treatments. Ornamental and turfgrass pest management questions. Turfgrass nutrient and integrated pest management manual.
Now in its fifth edition, this industry favorite offers the latest information on growth, nutrition, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, as well as new. Pdf the importance of developing efficient and environmentally sound methods for managing turf grass pests has been reemphasized by. This manual has been developed for individuals who want to become certified in the commercial and public pesticide applicator category 3 ornamental and turfgrass pest management. This publication provides property owners and turfgrass management professionals with basic information to. The bcmaff plant diagnostic laboratory in cloverdale provides an important service to turf managers in identifying turf diseases and other problems. Fundamentals of turfgrass management, fifth edition wiley. The purpose of these bmps is to protect water resources, humans, and nontarget organisms including pollinators. Insect pest management on turfgrass 4 no management strategies, including insecticides, are currently available for ground pearls.
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