Spotligh t on Pests
Commercial Turf Insect Control Part 1
By Rick L. Brandenburg, Entomology Extension, NC State University Note from editor: The following is republished from the NC State University Extension publication titled 2017 Pest Control for Professional Turfgrass Managers (AG-408), which is directly downloadable from the TurfFiles website (www.turffiles.ncsu.edu). It supplies up-to-date information on pesticides used to control pests in turfgrasses. This is part one of two articles that detail information on commercial insect control.
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pesticides safely to protect people and the environment. Begin by properly diagnosing your pest problem. If a pesticide is needed, select the proper one. Always follow all label directions, and obey all federal, state and local laws and regulations concerning pesticides. Recommendations of specific chemicals are based on information on the manufacturer’s label and performance in a limited number of trials. Because environmental conditions and methods of application by growers may vary widely, performance of the chemical will not always conform to the safety and pest control standards indicated by experimental data. Recommendations 26
for the use of agricultural chemicals are included in this publication as a convenience to the reader. The use of brand names and any mention or listing of commercial products or services does not imply endorsement or discrimination against similar products or services not mentioned. Individuals who use agricultural chemicals are responsible for ensuring that the intended use complies with current regulations and conforms to the product label. Be sure to obtain current information about usage regulations, and examine a current product label before applying any chemical. Tennessee Cooperative Extension agents may also be of assistance.
TENNESSEE TURFGRASS October/November 2017 Email TTA at: info@ttaonline.org