Survival of Staphylococcus aureus applied to Poa pratensis L. and synthetic turf

Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates have become more prevalent among athletes. The objective of this study is to examine the survival S. on synthetic turf systems and natural turfgrass under varying environmental conditions evaluate effectiveness various control agents applied turf. Under non-extreme temperature very limited light conditions, less than 4% survived both for 12 d. Applied reduced rates 1% at 6 d all but one treatment. When was outdoor surfaces in presence sunlight, bacterial rate survivability within 2 h application 3 turfgrass. Exposure UV higher seemed be an effective disinfectant experiment. Survival did not differ greatly indoor conditions.