2009 Clemson University Pest Control Guidelines
for Professional Turfgrass Managers

Compiled and Edited by Dr. Bert McCarty
Clemson University Turf Specialist

These guidelines supply information on pesticides used in turfgrasses. The purpose is to provide a listing of pesticides along with information regarding their characteristics and use for control of specific diseases, nematode pests, weeds, and insects that occur in South Carolina turfgrass systems. In addition, there is information on pond weed control, plant growth regulators for turf, and other related and valuable information. These guidelines are meant to be a useful reference but are not meant to be a substitute for the specific pesticide labels.

Use pesticides safely to protect against human injury and harm to the environment. Diagnose your pest problem; select the proper pesticide, if one is needed; follow the label directions; and obey all federal, state, and local pesticide laws and regulations.

Because of environmental risksto water quality or toxicity to wildlife and similar concerns, and risks of handling, some pesticides are classified as "RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDES". Such products bear this designation on their label and can be purchased and applied only by certified applicators. All other pesticides, classified as "GENERAL USE PESTICIDES", can be purchased and applied by anyone having an appropriate license.

Contents:

• Turfgrass publications: for ordering Clemson University Turfgrass publications

• Poison Centers: Contact information for regional poison control centers in the south east (Carolina's and Georgia)

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Use of brand names does not imply endorsement of the products or criticism of similar ones not mentioned, but are used herein for convenience only. Mention of a proprietary product does not constitute a guarantee or warranty of the product by the authors.