2013 Turf School

Feb. 19th  – Moncks Corner
Feb. 20st – Greenville
Feb. 22nd – Florence

8:30-9:00 Registration

9:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00 Seminars

12:00-1:00 Lunch (provided)

Pesticide Recertification Credits will be awarded for: SC, NC, and GA

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Turf School

The 2013 Turf School is a one-day course focusing on the technical challenges of maintaining high quality turfgrass. This program is conducted by Clemson scientists specifically for professionals who work in a variety of turfgrass environments. If you manage grounds, lawns, recreational parks, sports fields, or for sod production, this workshop is for you! Pesticide Recertification Credits will be awarded for SC, NC, and GA.

Research to Remedy

The setup of the course will concentrate on identifying and implementing best management practices for the following topics: water quality, insects, pathology, fertilization and weeds. Clemson University scientists are fine-tuning effective management techniques through scientific trials in order to minimize economic and environmental costs while meeting federal and state guidelines and regulations. Further, the course offers new, more effective management approaches to current issues and potential problems.

Carrier Water Quality Influences Pesticide Efficacy

Understand how the composition of your water source influences the efficacy of your pesticides.

Management of Turfgrass Insects

Learn to manage pests by learning their vulnerabilities in their life cycle while utilizing unique integrated pest management strategies and new pesticides.

Disease Management in Lawns

Learn about proper fungicide selection and what controls the majority of state-wide fungal diseases while exploring their life cycles and influence of environmental factors.

Turfgrass Fertilizers & Management

Discover the effects of nutrient absorption on turf quality and rooting and learn efficient application strategies.

Successful Lawn Weed Management Strategies

Identify the most noxious weeds and learn management practices and the latest control option.