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| Author(s): | Williamson, R. C.;
Hong, S. C. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Department of Entomology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin |
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| Title: | Alternative, non-pesticide management of earthworm casts in golf course turf |
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| Section: | Pests
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| Meeting Info.: | Llandudno, Wales, UK: July 10-15 2005 |
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| Source: | International Turfgrass Society Research Journal. Vol. 10, No. Part 2, 2005, p. 797-802. |
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| Publishing Information: | Aberystywth, Ceredigion, UK: International Turfgrass Society |
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| # of Pages: | 6 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Earthworms; Pest profile; Earthworm castings; Pests; Earthworm control; Playability; Uniformity; Injuries; Lumbricus terrestris; Coal; Fungicides; Aggregates; Cultural methods; Application timing
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| Abstract/Contents: | "Earthworms can be highly problematic on golf course turf due to the earthen casts that they produce. Earthworm casts often disrupt uniformity, appearance, and playability of the surface. Additionally, casts can drastically impede the ability of turfgrass plants to photosynthesize due to surface sealing which can result in turf damage or death. Lumbricus terrestris is the predominant earthworm species on golf courses in the northern United States. The objective of this research project was to evaluate the effectiveness of several non-pesticide management strategies for suppression of earthworm casts on golf course turf. Two field studies, 2002-03, were conducted on golf course fairways where an endemic population of earthworms occurred. The results of the 2002 study revealed that Black Jack (processed coal slag) was statistically similar to a convention fungicide and insecticide in suppressing earthworm casts. In 2003, the fungicide treatments were significantly more effective in suppressing earthworm population compared to all other treatments, regardless of spray volume (407.3 and 814.6 liters of water per ha-1). All the angular soil aggregates tested resulted in significantly fewer earthworm casts than the untreated control. Lastly, no significant difference occurred among the three soil aggregates tested, regardless of fractionation size or time of application (spring, fall, or a combination of spring and fall). This study provides valuable information to golf course superintendents seeking alternative, non-chemical control options for suppression of earthworm casts." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 18 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Williamson, R. C., and S. C. Hong. 2005. Alternative, non-pesticide management of earthworm casts in golf course turf. Int. Turfgrass Soc. Res. J. 10(Part 2):p. 797-802. |
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