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| Web URL(s): | https://gsrpdf.lib.msu.edu/?file=/2000s/2003/030910.pdf
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| Author(s): | Williamson, R. Chris |
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| Author Affiliation: | Assistant Professor, Turfgrass and Ornamental Entomology, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, Wisconsin |
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| Title: | Innovative management of earthworm castings on golf course turf: Can a simple topdressing application provide long-term relief from annoying earthworm activity? |
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| Source: | USGA Green Section Record. Vol. 41, No. 5, September/October 2003, p. 10-12. |
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| Publishing Information: | Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section |
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| # of Pages: | 3 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Golf courses; Earthworm castings; Topdressing; Earthworm control; Soil amendments; Pesticides
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| Trade Names: | Black Jack; Amber Jack; Sand |
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| Abstract/Contents: | Explains that golf courses make great places for earthworms to thrive, and "they can be a major nuisance on golf courses by creating soil mounds, called castings, on closely cut playing surfaces." States that "because earthworms are considered beneficial organisms, NO pesticides are registered or labeled for control of earthworms; therefore, ANY pesticide application specifically intended to control earthworms is illegal. For this reason, alternative, non-chemical earthworm management strategies are needed." Describes a study conducted in the spring of 2002 where it was found that "the fungicide and insecticide treatments reduced earthworm castings. The soil amendments (i.e., Black Jack and Zeolite) reduced earthworm castings to levels comparable to pesticide applications. Other treatments had relatively little effect on earthworm activity." Describes another study conducted in the spring of 2003, which included new treatments such as "a finer grade of Black Jack, another abrasive aggregate called Amber Jack, and an angular topdressing sand." Explains that "the effects of spring vs. fall applications of topdressing and the effects of multiple light applications of topdressing will be evaluated in 2003." States that further research on this study is required. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| See Also: | Other items relating to: TOPDRS |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Williamson, R. C. 2003. Innovative management of earthworm castings on golf course turf: Can a simple topdressing application provide long-term relief from annoying earthworm activity?. USGA Green Sec. Rec. 41(5):p. 10-12. |
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