If you manage St. Augustinegrass, Zoysiagrass or Bermudagrass you are probably familiar with Large Patch fungal disease, caused by the large patch isolate of Rhizoctonia solani. Some turf managers call the disease Brown Patch, but genome analysis ... READ MORE
Category: TurfCOVID-19 has raised the question... is the OSHA respirator fit test and medical exam required for nursery and landscape workers voluntarily wearing masks to protect themselves from the coronavirus? The answer is NO, if the masks ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, TurfLethal Bronzing, previously called Texas Phoenix Palm Decline, is a relatively new bacterial disease (called a phytoplasma) that is causing significant palm losses in Palm Beach County, and throughout much of Florida. It is believed to have ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Pests & DiseaseLethal Viral Necrosis (LVN), caused by Sugarcane Mosaic Virus, kills Floratam lawns within three years of infection. Floratam, by far is the most popular cultivar of St. Augustinegrass used in Florida. Cooler late summer/fall and winter temperatures ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease, Turf