New & Emerging Turf Diseases
New diseases are constantly cropping up in the turfgrass industry. Pathologists are often asked to explain this phenomenon, and we have heard just about every theory in the book....
PRODUCT PREVIEW: CONTRACTOR
OUTDOOR FOOTWEAR LawnGrips are footwear designed for landscapers and other lawn care professionals. They have many safety and performance features that include patented Grip 'N Go sole for traction on wet grass and uneven surfaces....
The New Insecticides
The world of pest management in the landscape industry is one that has changed dramatically over the past 10 years....
Who's in Control?
Beyond the fact that your customers want to get rid of them, what do you know about red imported fire ants (RIFA) and the options in controlling them?...
CHEMICAL UPDATE: Turfgrass Insecticides
Turfgrass insects. They're a bane for nearly all turf managers, and products to control them are the focus of this, the second segment of Grounds Maintenance's "Chemical Update" series....
FOCUS ON: Edgers
When you are striving for perfection on a job the perfect cut, a well-manicured lawn you put your faith and trust in the hands of your crew....
HOW TO: CALIBRATE A SPRAYER
While there are several reasons you should calibrate your sprayers at least once a year, the most important reason is that it is illegal to apply an unlabeled amount of pesticide, either too little or too much....
Speak Up
Answering pesticide-related questions from your customers and addressing their concerns has become an increasingly important and necessary part of your job....
Seasonal Maintenance for Equipment
The seasons change, but your job does not even when the grass is dormant for winter, you can't afford to be standing still....
ALL FIRED UP
Fire ants are no laughing matter. So why am I laughing as I write this? Because my Internet search for interesting facts about fire ants revealed several Web sites that included jokes about them....
Simplified Spraying
When it comes to spraying areas with chemicals and fertilizer, you have several different options....
FINDING ANSWERS
I continue to hear about nitrates and leaching into the groundwater. It seems every time this is mentioned, the turfgrass industry is highlighted. How can I be sure I'm not part of the problem?...
Regional Insect Control
Do you sometimes feel as though you'll never rid turf of insect pests? You conquer one only to find that another has taken its place?...
BETTERING BUFFERS
Reducing nitrate runoff continues to be an issue for professionals in the turf industry. Every cultural practice is being honed to help minimize potential for nutrients to leave the site of application....
NEW FACT SHEETS REVEAL GREEN SPACE BENEFITS
There is new evidence linking green space to important environmental, economic and lifestyle benefits. In a series of fact sheets compiled from university and government research....
SHORT CUTS
In last month's issue, we included information on 2,4-D + fluroxypyr + dicamba (Escalade2, by Nufarm) in our "Chemical Update: Turfgrass Herbicides."...
WEST NILE VIRUS ACTIVITY UP IN 2005
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), there were more serious cases of West Nile Virus in 2005 than in previous years....
READER POLL
Here are the reader poll results for the question posted throughout January on the Grounds Maintenance Web site, www.grounds-mag.com. Do you believe that...
PRODUCT PREVIEW
21st Century Formulations introduces Skin MD Natural, a shielding lotion that enhances the skin's own natural protective factor while hydrating the skin....
FOCUS ON: Topdressers
Topdressing helps accomplish several benefits including smoothing, controlling thatch, modifying the surface soil, aiding in renovating and overseeding and protecting the greens in the winter....
OSHA UNVEILS NEW WEB TOOLS
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced the availability of two new resources on the agency's Web site: a Web-based assistance tool for workers and employers in the tree care industry, and a new advanced serach engine that allows users to search topics in a vareity of targeted areas....
HOW TO: IDENTIFY WEEDS
You have heard time and again that identification of a pest problem is half the battle. Correct identification will allow you to research the proper control for the problem....
SHORT CUTS
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) have joined forces to present an innovative trade show experience, Feb. 9-11, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta....
SHIPMENTS DOWN IN 2005
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) conducts a monthly shipments-research program that represents between 60 and 100 percent of all gasoline-powered hand-held shipments and between 75 and 100 percent of all commercial turf care shipments....
READER POLL
Here are the reader poll results for the question posted throughout December on the Grounds Maintenance Web site, www.grounds-mag.com. Have you participated...
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