Diseases & pests
Everything that affects turf health: fungi, insects, nematodes and other organisms that damage the plant. In this section we explain how to identify each problem, under what conditions it appears and which integrated management strategies help prevent and control it.
42 ARTICLES
Turf Disease Detection IV: Pythium
Find out how to detect Pythium in turf in time and prevent this disease from ruining sports fields and gardens.
Javier Méndez Lorente · 28 December 2022Read more »
Turf disease detection III. Rhizoctonia
Rhizoctonia was first identified in 1914 by C. D. Piper, director of the USGA, and the disease was named “Brown Patch”.
Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 13 December 2022Read more »
TURF DISEASE DETECTION II: SPRING DEAD SPOT
Spring dead spot fue observado por primera vez en Oklahoma en 1936. La enfermedad ampliamente extendida sobre todo en bermuda se caracteriza por áreas circulares muertas en el césped alJavier Méndez Lorente · 15 November 2022Read more »
Turf disease detection I: Bacterial Wilt
Bacterial Wilt, caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas translucens pv. poae, has been detected in many places, starting with golf courses across North America.Javier Méndez Lorente · 19 October 2022Read more »
Perennial weed control
Controlling perennial weeds can be a challenge for anyone. Herbicides will not be effective and other tools will have to be found.
Ignacio del Rey · 18 August 2020Read more »
Annual weeds: How to control them
Learn how to control annual weeds: herbicides, rotation, and cultural practices that protect your lawn and crops.Ignacio del Rey · 11 August 2020Read more »
Pest model: how it works and why it matters
Learn about the key components of a pest model: climate, biological cycle and economic threshold for efficient interventions.Ignacio del Rey · 12 May 2020Read more »
Modelling crop pests and diseases
It is time to take the step of modelling crop pests and diseases. It is imperative to use new technologies to improve the planet.Ignacio del Rey · 28 April 2020Read more »
Most common ground beetles in turfgrass
Find out here about the different species of insects and beetles that appear on your lawn and discover how to combat them. ? Don't miss out on our tips!Ignacio del Rey · 1 April 2020Read more »
Larvae in the grass
Con la proximidad de la primavera la vida bajo el suelo arranca de nuevo. Se pueden ver larvas de insecto de distintos tipos y formas. En esta entrada de la greenkeepedia vamos a revisarlo.Ignacio del Rey · 25 February 2020Read more »
Good Rhizoctonia practices: steps for effective control
Find out how drainage, morning watering and moderate doses of nitrogen curb Rhizoctonia infection.Ignacio del Rey · 31 July 2019Read more »
Integrated Pest Management IPM Threshold of damage
One of the most difficult questions for Integrated Pest Management is to define the Threshold of Damage. When is the right time to act?Ignacio del Rey · 13 February 2019Read more »