An Integrated Pest Management Program for Turfgrass

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An Integrated Pest Management Programfor
Turfgrass
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Purpose of IPM

• To reduce dependence on pesticides

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The Actual Risks
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Number of Deaths Per Year
100 1,000 10,000 100,000
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An IPM Program Emphasizes

• Adapted varieties
• Cultural practices
• Monitoring pest populations
• Targeting applications
• Detailed records

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An IPM Program Emphasizes

• Biological control
• Resistant varieties

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Cultural Practices
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Environmental Conditions

• Temperature
• Wind
• Moisture

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Brownpatch

• All grasses
• 75 - 85 F
• Moist

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Brownpatch vs. Temperature
80 60 40 20 0
10 13 16 19 22 25 28 1 4 7 10 13 16 19 22 25 28 31
September
October
Brownpatch () Temperature
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Brownpatch vs. Temperature
70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
1 3 5 7 8 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31
October
Brownpatch () Rainfall (inches)
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DetailedRecords
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Pesticide Application

• Product
• Date of Application
• Rate of Application

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Monitoring Pest Populations
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Chinch Bugs

• Favor lush St. Augustine lawns
• Prefer hot, dry area
• Suck juices from plants
• Orange nymph does most damage
• When crushed, give pungent odor

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Chinch bug damage in St. Augustinegrass
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Life stages of the chinch bug from adult to nymph
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