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Date: November 12, 2004
Category: Diseases
Subject: Time to Think About Snow Mold

As the first dusting of snow is coming, and perhaps a little freezing rain, it is time to think about making a fungicide application for snow mold. A single application of a combination of fungicides from different chemical groups has been shown to give season-long protection. Continue to mow this fall until the turf stops growing. The fungicide application should be made toward the last week in November but watch the weather forecast because you need to get it down before snow cover. The grass should not be dormant or the systemic fungicide will not be taken up. Dr. Gail Schumann carried out several years of snow mold research here at the University of Massachusetts and summarized the results. The report is available under the title 'Snow Mold Fungicide Trial Summary' in the Online Publications section of this web site.

Submitted by: Dr. Robert Wick