Seedheads, dollar spot and more.
The entire state of Pennsylvania finally received some warmth over the weekend with some regions cracking 90F on Saturday. Although temperatures held in the 80's on Sunday, this week continues to track back to the high 60's to mid 70's. However, warmer temperatures...
Warmer Temperatures Moving In
Colder temps and rain This spring has seemed to be never ending for turfgrass managers in Pennsylvania and the surrounding regions, but we may be finally getting into some better growing conditions. While many have been battling winterkill caused by some early warm...
ABWs – Just a little patience
Weevils remain elusive in western and central Pennsylvania largely in part to the extended cold weather. Growing degree day (GDD) accumulations nearly stalled in early April and only 6 GDDs were accumulated in Pittsburgh last week (the week ending on Sunday, April...
March Madness – WeevilTrak
Mid-March is usually one of my favorite times of the year because: - It is the quiet time between snow melt and insect activity ramping up;- There is enough sunlight to play golf after work; and- Other than the Masters tournament, it represents the one time of...
Turfgrass Pest Diagnostic Lab Updates
The Penn State Turfgrass Pest Diagnostic Lab offers diagnostic and pesticide resistance screening services for commercial turfgrass managers throughout the world. Our goal is to provide rapid and accurate diagnosis of turfgrass pests and provide cultural and chemical management recommendations.