Envu Solutions – Snow Mould
Pink and grey snow moulds are devastating turf diseases that occur on golf course putting greens, tees, fairways, and roughs in the presence of snow cover. These diseases are not only unsightly in the spring but can negatively impact turf health and make surfaces unplayable. Both pink and grey snow mould can affect all cool-season turfgrasses but tend to be more problematic on annual bluegrass and bentgrasses.
Implementing proper cultural practices will assist in reducing disease severity. Management strategies include: avoiding late fall fertilization that leads to lush growth, controlling excessive thatch, removing tree leaves from the turf, controlling drifting snow and removing snow/improving drainage to promote rapid drying in the early spring.
Pre-snow preventive applications are critical for protecting vulnerable turf areas from snow mould. While disease symptoms develop under snow cover, the infection process for pink and grey snow moulds can begin during the fall. An application during this time period prior to final snow mould application has been shown to reduce disease severity the following spring. After your last mowing of the season but prior to snow cover, a final fungicide application is needed. Products or mixtures containing two to three different active ingredients like Dedicate® Stressgard® have been shown to provide exceptional snow mould control
No matter what kind of turf problems you’re up against, Envu has a full range of solutions to help you take control and maintain it.
For more information about snow mould, download the solution sheet or contact your local Territory Sales Manager for snow mould control strategies specific to your needs.
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