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Turf School: Avoid this wild goose chase

Hunt down crabgrass and goosegrass in your landscapes

The larvae munch on the roots of the turf, causing significant damage. (Photo: Doug Richmond)

Turf School: The battle with billbugs

Everything to know about controlling these crawling critters.

Photo: Quali-Pro

Turf School: Don’t be unlucky controlling clover and ground ivy

These weeds may be common, but they’re tough to remove.

Boots, gloves and clothes that are chemically resistant are important when working close to pesticides. (Photo: Quali-Pro)

Turf School: Gearing up with essential PPE practices

How to protect yourself before waging war on pesky turf pests

Chinch bugs often have a white stripe as a nymph that becomes an X as an adult. (Photo: David J. Shetlar)

How turf care fundamentals can save you from chinch bugs

A classic self-care tip these days is to cut toxicity from your life, and in the landscaping industry, that can be taken literally. First up…

The thick, stiff leaves of nutsedge not only grow faster than other turfgrasses, but they often cut unevenly and unsightly when mowed. (Photo: Chris Butcher; Getty Images: DNY59 / E+, boschettophotography / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

Turf School: Controlling nutsedge

Nutsedge can be found ruining lawns and landscapes throughout North America, usually preferring moist soils.

Dallisgrass grows faster than other turfgrasses with seedheads that stay low to the ground and coarse leaves. (Photo: Chris Butcher)

Turf School: Weeding out dallisgrass

Identifying and eliminating this illusive weed requires diligence.

Grubs can be a constant thorn in the side of a lawn care operator every summer if left untreated. (Getty Images: wildpixel / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

Turf School: Get fed up with grubs

Bobby Kerr explains how to deal with these hungry turf pests.

Fire ant mounds, if left undisturbed, can grow to 18-inches in height. (Photo: Blake Layton)

Turf School: Don’t get burned by fire ants this spring

Fire ants can be annoying and painful pests for LCOs and homeowners alike. Read tips to on how to combat these turf pests.

White clover. (Photo: Getty Images: DNY59 / E+, boschettophotography / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

Turf School: Tips to tackle tough weeds

How to stand up to clover, ground ivy and nutsedge.

Experts say identification is essential when treating weeds. (Photo: Quali-Pro)

Turf School: Do you have crabgrass or goosegrass?

Proper identification is key to treating weeds and these tips can help you identify and treat.

Turf School: How to achieve the best results with your aerator

The basics of when, why and how to aerate your customers’ lawns.

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