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White Grubs in Turf: 5 Signs and Control
Larvae feeding on the roots can leave patches of turf that lift like a carpet. Learn five signs of white grubs in turf, how to confirm them on the course and which control measures fit responsible management.
Weeds in Turf: 6 Control Strategies
Clover, invasive grasses, nutsedge or broadleaf weeds can ruin the uniformity of a surface. These six strategies for controlling weeds in turf combine prevention, cultural management and treatments only when justified.
Pythium in Turf: 5 Summer Warning Signs
Pythium in turf advances fast in heat, humidity and saturated soil, and can ruin a green within days. Five warning signs to catch it early, what favours it and how to organise your course team’s response.
Brown Patch in Turf: 5 Control Guidelines
In hot weather and humid nights, brown patch can appear within days and leave greens and fairways with dull, sunken circles. Five guidelines on cultural practices, scouting and record keeping to limit its impact before it becomes a problem.
Red Palm Weevil: 5 Prevention Measures for Palms
Palm trees define the landscape of many Mediterranean courses, and the red palm weevil threatens them silently. Five prevention, monitoring and organisation measures so the problem does not catch you when it is already too late.
Chlorosis in Turf: 5 Keys to Correct It in Time
Yellowing turf does not always call for more fertiliser. Chlorosis has very different causes, from soil pH to waterlogging or root stress. Five keys to diagnose it properly and correct it with judgement on your course.
Leatherjackets in Turf: 5 Steps to Avoid Damage
Leatherjacket (crane fly) larvae feed on roots and plant bases and can leave yellowish patches and weakened areas. These five steps help you monitor, interpret the symptoms and act with judgement and safety.
Plant Growth Regulators in Golf: 6 Benefits and Limits
Plant growth regulators reduce mowing and improve density, but they are not a universal fix. We review six benefits, their limits and the precautions for using them in a realistic, traceable management programme.
Dollar Spot: 6 Keys to Detect and Stop It Early
Dollar spot appears when nights are damp, the turf is underfed and leaves are slow to dry. These six keys explain how to recognise it, which conditions trigger it and how to act with cultural measures and technical advice.
Anthracnose in Turf: 6 Risk Factors on Greens
Turf anthracnose usually appears when the green accumulates stress: heat, low mowing, low fertility or compaction. We review six risk factors, how to spot it early and why record-keeping makes the difference.