Crabgrass (Digitaria spp.) is a serious summer annual weed of both warm and cool season turfgrasses. In this podcast the identification and control of crabgrass is discussed. Click on the link below to view the latest presentation. (Requires QuickTime software - download

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Author: Aline Fae, Francisca Acuna, Qingfeng Chen, & David Gardner
Dept. of Horticulture and Crop Science
The Ohio State University

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Weevils like the bluegrass billbug and hunting billbug are serious insect pests on cool and warm season turfgrasses. A general description, life cycle, and control strategies for weevils are discussed in this podcast. Click on the link below to view the latest presentation. (Requires QuickTime software - download

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Authors: Alejandra Acuna & David Shetlar
Dept. of Entomology
The Ohio State University

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Mole crickets are a serious problem of warm season turfgrasses like bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon). A general description, life cycle, and control strategies for mole crickets are discussed in this podcast. Click on the link below to view the latest presentation. (Requires QuickTime software - download

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Authors: Petra Pohankova, Alejandra Acuna, Aline Fae & David Shetlar
Dept. of Entomology
The Ohio State University

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Scarabs are serious grub problems on turfgrasses worldwide. A general description, life cycle, and control strategies for grubs are discussed in this podcast. Click on the link below to view the latest presentation. (Requires QuickTime software - download)

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Authors: Alejandra Acuna, Qingfang Chen, Aline Fae & David Shetlar
Dept. of Entomology
The Ohio State University

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Creeping bentgrass is widely used turfgrass on temperate golf course putting greens, and to a lesser extent on fairways. Of the cool season turfgrasses it requires a high level of management intensity. This podcast provides a general overall management view of creeping bentgrass. Click on the link below to view the latest presentation. (Requires QuickTime software - download)

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Authors: Alejandra Acuna, Aline Fae, Petra Pohankova, & Karl Danneberger
Dept. of Horticulture and Crop Science
The Ohio State University

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