Archives: Extension Publications

Learn more about the Eastern moles and the star-nosed mole, which are the two species of moles found in Indiana. This publication highlights topics such as the biology and behavior of moles, nests and runways for moles and how to control moles.

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PDF version of Moles

This publication provides turfgrass management professionals with suggestions aimed at minimizing the potential negative impacts of neonicotinoids and other insecticides on pollinators.

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PDF version of Protecting Pollinators from Insecticide Applications in Turfgrass

This publication provides turfgrass management professionals and property owners with information to help them (1) properly identify the most common billbug species with turfgrass in Indiana and adjacent states, (2) understand billbug biology, (3) recognize billbug damage, and (4) formulate safe and effective billbug management strategies.

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PDF version of Managing Billbugs in Turfgrass

Japanese beetle infestations are found in rural and urban areas throughout Indiana. This publication describes Japanese beetle habits and how to control them in lawns, ornamentals, and food plants.

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PDF version of Japanese Beetles in the Urban Landscape

This publication provides property owners and turfgrass management professionals with basic information to: (1) properly identify the most common turfgrass insect pests of Indiana and adjacent states, (2) recognize insect damage, (3) understand insect biology, and (4) formulate safe and effective pest management strategies.

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PDF version of Turf Insect Management

Smut diseases, caused by several closely related and highly specialized pathogenic fungi, tend to occur on higher cut turf, so they are often found on residential turf, athletic fields, and golf course roughs. This publication describes the symptoms of smut diseases and provides management strategies.

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PDF version of Turfgrass Disease Profiles: Smut diseases

Yellow patch, also referred to as cool season brown patch, occurs on creeping bentgrass and annual bluegrass. This publication describes yellow patch symptoms and options for controlling the disease.

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PDF version of Turfgrass Disease Profiles: Yellow Patch

Rhizoctonia large patch of zoysiagrass (also called zoysia patch) is the most significant infectious disease of the zoysiagrass species. This publication shows how to identify and manage this turfgrass disease.

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PDF version of Turfgrass Disease Profiles: Rhizoctonia Large Patch

Necrotic ring spot infects the roots of Kentucky bluegrass on golf courses, sports turf, professional landscapes, and home lawns. It is seldom a devastating disease, but outbreaks can disturb the appearance of the turf stand and affect playing surfaces. This publication examines the causes of this disease and presents management strategies.

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PDF version of Turfgrass Disease Profiles: Necrotic Ring Spot

Summer patch affects Kentucky bluegrass and annual bluegrass on all kinds of turf venues, including golf courses, athletic fields, professional landscapes, and residential lawns. This publication describes summer patch symptoms and discusses a variety of management options.

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PDF version of Turfgrass Disease Profiles: Summer Patch

Take all patch is a disease of creeping bentgrass that can occur on golf course greens, tees, and fairways. This publication describes take all patch symptoms and discusses a variety of management options.

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PDF version of Turfgrass Disease Profiles: Take All Patch

Fairy rings are dark green circular bands in turf caused by numerous soil-inhabiting fungi. This publication describes the symptoms and development of fairy rings, and provides management options.

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PDF version of Turfgrass Disease Profiles: Fairy Ring

Despite their threatening appearance, slime molds are not infectious and will not result in anything more than temporary cosmetic damage. This publication describes the symptoms and signs of slime molds and control methods.

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PDF version of Turfgrass Disease Profiles: Slime Molds

Powdery mildew is a foliar disease of Kentucky bluegrass and some fescues. The disease is rarely responsible for any lasting damage to turf, so its effects are primarily aesthetic. This publication describes the symptoms of powdery mildew and offers control options.

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PDF version of Turfgrass Disease Profiles: Powdery Mildew

Leaf rust outbreaks are most common on residential lawns and low budget athletic fields. It is largely a cosmetic disease, but its orange spores can be a greater nuisance. This publication describes the symptoms and development of this disease, and provides management options.

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PDF version of Turfgrass Disease Profiles: Rust Diseases

Pythium blight can cause considerable turf damage because it spreads quickly and affects the leaves and crowns. Pythium blight occurs during hot, humid days in the summer. This publication provides control and prevention methods.

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PDF version of Turfgrass Disease Profiles: Pythium Blight