Archive for May, 2007

Golf Course Irrigation

Wednesday, May 16th, 2007

Providing supplemental water through irrigation is critical to maintaining high quality turf. This podcast takes a look at the basic components and terminology used in irrigation. Click on the link below to view the latest presentation. (Requires QuickTime software - download)


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

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Perennial Broadleaf Weeds

Thursday, May 3rd, 2007

Perennial broadleaf weeds are a serious problem in both warm and cool season turfgrasses. In this podcast the importance of proper identification, along with control strategies are discussed to effectively combat these weeds. Click on the link below to view the latest presentation. (Requires QuickTime software - download


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

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Description, Life Cycle, and Control of the Bluegrass Billbug

Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

The bluegrass billbug is a common insect pest of Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) turf. It commonly attacks homelawns. 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: David Shetlar
Dept. of Entomology
The Ohio State University

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Description, Life Cycle, and Control of Black Turfgrass Ataenius

Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

Black turfgrass ataenius is a serious pest of cool season turfgrasses primarily especially Poa annua turf. 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: David Shetlar
Dept. of Entomology
The Ohio State University

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