This October Bayer
is launching a brand-new guide to aid greenkeepers in tackling the notorious
disease that occurs on over 90% of UK golf courses – Microdochium Patch, that
is more commonly known as Fusarium.
The comprehensive
guide will cover all aspects of managing Microdochium Patch, from understanding
the issue and identification, to preventing and curing the disease using a
variety of methods.
Dr Colin Mumford,
Bayer technical manager, has worked to inform the guide and he explains that it
will detail how to use an integrated approach for the most successful disease
management programme.
“For example,
cultural and biological practices should be considered ahead of any pesticide
application, when implementing an integrated approach,” he says.
“It’s also
important that greenkeepers select the appropriate fungicide for their
individual disease outbreak. Whether you need a systemic or contact acting
product, or want to know how to rotate fungicide groups, the guide will assist
in your decision.”
The essential guide
will be available to download or order from the Bayer website this October, or
you can pick up a copy on the Bayer stand D037 at SALTEX from 1 – 2 November
