Turfgrass Disease, Insect, and Vertebrate Pests | Maryland Approval #MDAInt544

Instructor: Sarah Racine

There are a variety of diseases, disorders, insects, and vertebrate pests that can cause problems in turfgrass. Being able to correctly identify these common turfgrass maladies is of utmost importance to turfgrass managers. This course will look at the common diseases and disorders found in turf, and cover the situations and environmental conditions favorable to those diseases. The course also covers common insect and vertebrate pests and how to manage them.

After completing this course participants will be able to:

• Identify a disease, describe favorable disease conditions, and recommend treatment strategies for each disease
• Identify common insect turf pests and recommend treatment strategies
• Recognize the preferred habitat for common vertebrate pests and be able to recommend the appropriate deterrent or management strategy