Research - Areas of Research - Turfgrass Protection&Pesticide Evaluation

Turfgrass Protection

Commercial and grant funded trials are carried out on all aspects of pathology and entomology. The effects of individual pathogens and pests on turf and the best control methods, both cultural and chemical can be determined in both laboratory and field trials. An identification service for turfgrass pests and diseases and advice on possible management strategies is provided, along with a telephone helpline for greenkeepers and groundsmen.

Research is currently being conducted into the occurrence and severity of pests and diseases across the Netherlands, and investigations to develop artificial inoculation of the main turfgrass diseases are being carried out for use in pesticide trials. Reviews of the main European pests and diseases and how they are controlled are being conducted on behalf of the R & A with a view to establish gaps in our knowledge and allow prioritisation of our research. The availability of plant protection products in different EU states has also been investigated on behalf of the R&A.Pesticide Review

Fungicidal products fall into different categories such as contact or systemic, multi-site or single-site activity and belong to different chemical families. Download the table to help you decide which products to use as part of your Integrated Pest Management Programme and help you reduce the risk of resistance occurring in the pathgen populations.

Approved Turfgrass Fungicides

Approved Turfgrass Fungicides (Ireland)

Pesticide Evaluation

Confidential efficacy and selectivity trials of fungicides, insecticides, herbicides and biological products are carried out for companies. This work is carried out under and meets the criteria set out by the Pesticide Safety Directorate. Trials areas dedicated to microdochium (fusarium) patch, red thread, take-all, anthracnose and turfgrass weeds (including daisy, plantain, clover, buttercup, dandelion, self-heal, yarrow, slender speedwell and chickweed) are available for efficacy trials. Selectivity trials are conducted on various grass species including perennial ryegrass, chewings fescue, slender creeping red fescue, bent, smooth-stalked meadow-grass and annual meadowgrass.

 For further information please contact Ruth Mann or see Current Research.