Greenkeeping Guide: Volume 2 Turfgrass Diseases and Pests

By Wallace Briggs

Greenkeeping Guide, Volume 2: Turfgrass Diseases and Pests provides a clear and practical system for identifying and managing the full range of turfgrass diseases, turf pests, and environmental stresses that affect modern golf course and sports field turf. In an era shaped by climate volatility, shifting pest ranges, and increasing pressure on turf systems, managers need more than reactive treatments. They need a diagnostic framework that helps them recognise turf disease symptoms early, distinguish between biotic and abiotic stress, and respond with precision before damage spreads.
This volume offers detailed guidance on turf disease identification, fungus development, insect activity, and the environmental conditions that influence outbreaks across greens, tees, fairways, and high traffic sports fields. Regionally responsive disease profiles outline the pathogens most likely to emerge under specific climate patterns, soil conditions, and seasonal pressures, giving managers the insight needed to anticipate issues before they escalate.
Readers will find practical strategies for turf pest control, disease control, and integrated management that balance performance expectations with environmental responsibility. Cultural practices, mechanical controls, biological agents, and targeted chemical applications are presented as part of a cohesive plan that reduces inputs while improving outcomes. Sections on chemical stewardship, resistance management, and regulatory compliance ensure that every treatment aligns with modern sustainability standards.
Beyond treatment, the book emphasises the operational systems that support long term turf health. Guidance on drainage improvement, airflow enhancement, microclimate modification, and infrastructure upgrades helps managers strengthen turf resilience. Seasonal workflows support scouting, monitoring, record keeping, and crew coordination, while training protocols build diagnostic confidence across the team.
Whether you manage championship fairways, municipal parks, university grounds, or community sports fields, this volume equips you with the tools to diagnose turfgrass diseases accurately, manage turf pests effectively, and build turf systems that endure. It is a practical, science driven reference for any professional committed to resilient, high performance turfgrass management.
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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FWZKM5JR
• ISBN13: 9798270575878
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"