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George Kegode, Ph.D.

George Kegode, Ph.D., is a consultant and writer specializing in pest and weed management based in Missouri.

Broad black stripes and an inverted Y on the head distinguish fall armyworm caterpillars. (Photo: Ben McGraw)

Protecting your turf from fall armyworm

The key to control fall armyworms, a pest threatening agriculture in the United States for decades, is early detection.

Pink snow mold can grow any time grass is wet and soil temperatures dip below 40 degrees F. (Photo: Paul Koch)

Stop snow mold in its tracks this year

Understanding the causes, symptoms and preventive measures for snow mold is crucial for maintaining a healthy and aesthetically pleasing lawn.

Fireweed can be a major problem for LCOs because of how fast it spreads. (Photo: Personal Lawn Care)

Quickly extinguish your fireweed problem

Learn why it’s important to always be vigilant when fireweed threatens your lawn.

Sod webworm damage can look similar to drought damage, making identification crucial for control. (Photo: Envu)

Ways to win the battle against sod webworms

Experts share strategies to ID and treat sod webworms.

Fall is a good time to start thinking about summer weed prevention when temperatures warm up next spring. (Photo: PBI-Gordon)

An ounce of prevention equals a pound of cure with summer weeds

It’s a good time to think ahead about preventing knotweed, purslane, spurge and foxtail next year.

Correct timing of preemergent herbicide applications is crucial for doveweed control. (Photo: Syngenta)

Unlocking the secrets of successful doveweed control

Learn how to scout and control this stubborn summer annual.

Experts say Poa annua is a difficult weed for LCOs to manage because of its ability to adapt to adverse conditions. (Photo: Nufarm)

Tips for successfully managing Poa annua in lawns

Experts share how a combination of cultural controls and application best practices can give you a leg up on this pesky weed.

Fertility management, combined with disease and insect control are keys to keep crabgrass at bay. (Photo: Syngenta)

Stay a step ahead of herbicide resistance in crabgrass and goosegrass

With few active ingredients for crabgrass and goosegrass control, learn what you can do to keep them in your arsenal as long as possible.

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Scout now to prevent summer weeds from being a problem next year

As summer turns to fall, turf managers turn their attention to scouting for weeds and must take steps now to prevent them from being a problem next year.

Tips to best manage Pythium blight

Pythium blight is one of the most common diseases of turfgrass but experts share how cultural and chemical controls can help keep this pathogen in check.

This postemergent mesotrione application on crabgrass resulted in bleached plants. Similar effects could happen with topramezone applications. (Photo: Aaron Hathaway, Nufarm)

Get the scoop on crabgrass and goosegrass treatments

Experts from Nufarm and Syngenta share how preemergent and postemergent herbicide applications offer the best control for crabgrass and goosegrass.

Wild violet, like ground ivy, can be found in shady areas. Both weeds have purple flowers, making it easy for LCOs to misidentify them. (Photo: PBI-Gordon)

Top tips to stop tough turf foes

Nutsedge, clover, ground ivy and wild violet are four of the toughest weeds LCOs face but experts share identification and management tips to combat them.

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