Microdochium patch (Microdochium nivale) remains the primary threat to turf quality in the UK – resulting in widespread loss of surface quality.
This season's wet conditions, along with intermittent periods of cool and warm weather, create the perfect storm of high disease pressure and starting to limit turf growth for recovery.
As day length shortens and prolonged periods of overnight leaf wetness increases, so the pressure will continue to build.
Outbreaks can occur at any time, but are most common, and typically more severe, during the autumn and winter, whenever the weather is relatively mild and moist, particularly where leaves remain wet for a prolonged period of time.
Syngenta Turf Advisor gives an early warning of local conditions where infection may have occurred in recent days, along with a forecast of what is likely to hit over coming days – in time to support your decisions and take preventative action.
Find out more about Turf Advisor, or download from the links below
Integrated Turf Management practices to reduce microdochium pressure
Dry leaf surfaces
Reduce shade & improve air flow
Remove thatch
Reduce Poa annua content
Proactive fungicide applications
Find out more on microdochium patch ITM and control options here.