Nematode Management for Golf Courses in Florida

Entomopathogenic nematodes are not an alternative to fenamiphos for management of plant-parasitic nematodes on golf courses in Florida.

With the cancellation of fenamiphos in the near future, alternative nematode management tactics for plant-parasitic nematodes (PPN) on golf courses need to be identified. The use of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) has been suggested as one possible alternative. This paper presents the results of 10 experiments evaluating the efficacy of EPN at managing PPN on turfgrasses and improving turf per...

Assessment of arsenic mobility in the soils of some golf courses in South Florida.

High concentrations of arsenic have been detected in soils and underlying groundwater of some South Florida golf courses, indicating the possible impact of the application of arsenic-containing herbicides. The mobility of arsenic in the soils from selected golf courses was studied using a simple two-step sequential extraction procedure. Sodium nitrate (0.1 M), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (0....

Fairway Grasses for Midwest Golf Courses

Kentucky bluegrass can produce quality fairways in the Midwest if it is not mowed too short. Keep track of research. Climates vary widely across the Midwest, complicating the choice of fairway turf grass species. New epidemics of gray leaf spot have weakened the popularity of perennial ryegrass, long a preferred fairway species in many parts of the Midwest. Cultivars are available that accentua...

Golf Courses as Refuges for Freshwater Turtles in Urban Landscapes

The inside story on metal buildings for golf courses

How can savings in construction of your new maintenance building be realized when today's building and construction costs are at all-time highs? Metal building systems offer certain economies, from getting the building up and ready to use sooner to reduced maintenance for years after the building is complete. One big way "systems buildings" can cut costs is by speeding design, bill of materials...