A reference library should have a selection of materials that cover the fundamentals of turf and pest management. Following are some suggested reference materials for use in developing and implementing IPM-based BMPs for lawn and landscape turf. For a more in-depth listing, visit the UMass Turf Program website, http://www.umassturf.org.
Current Turf Management Recommendations
- Owen, M., and J. Lanier, eds., 2010. Professional Guide for IPM in Turf for Massachusetts, 2010-2011. University of Massachusetts Extension Turf Program, Amherst, MA. http://www.umassturf.org.
General Turf References
- Christians, N., 2007. Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management - Third Edition. John Wiley & Sons. (877) 762-2974; http://www.wiley.com
- Fry, J. and B. Huang. 2004. Applied Turfgrass Science and Physiology. John Wiley & Sons. (877) 762-2974; http://www.wiley.com
- Sachs, P.D. 1996. Handbook of Successful Ecological Lawn Care. The Edaphic Press,
- P.O. Box 107, Newbury, Vermont 05051
- Turgeon, A.J., 2007 Turfgrass Management – Eighth Edition. Prentice-Hall. (800) 2820693. http://www.prenhall.com
Specialized Turf References
- Abbey, T.M. Turfgrass Nutrient and Integrated Pest Management Manual. UConn IPM Program. http://www.hort.uconn.edu/ipm/turf/htms/turfman.htm
- Brede, D. 2000. Turfgrass Maintenance Reduction Handbook: Sports, Lawns, and Golf.
- John Wiley & Sons. (877) 762-2974; http://www.wiley.com
- Carrow, R.N., D.V. Waddington, and P.E. Rieke. 2002. Turfgrass Soil Fertility and
- Chemical Problems: Assessment and Management. John Wiley & Sons. (877) 762-2974; http://www.wiley.com
- Christians, N., and M.L. Agnew. 2008. The Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance –
- Fourth Edition. John Wiley & Sons. (877) 762-2974; http://www.wiley.com
- Gussack, E., and F.S. Rossi. 2001. Turfgrass Problems: Picture Clues and Management
- Options. (3.5” x 7” pocket book). Cornell University Natural Resource, Agriculture, and
- Engineering Service (NRAES). (607) 255-7654; http://www.nraes.org
Turf Disease References
- Burpee, L.L. 1994. A Guide to Integrated Control of Turfgrass Diseases: Vol. 1 - Cool
- Season Turfgrasses. GCSAA Reference Material. 1421 Research Park Dr., P.O. Box 927,
- Lawrence, KS 66044-0927. (800) 472-7878; http://www.gcsaa.org
- Couch, H. B. 2000. The Turfgrass Disease Handbook. Krieger Publishing Co., P.O. Box
- 9542, Melbourne, FL 32902-9542. (321) 724-9542; http://www.krieger-publishing.com
- Schumann, G.L. and J.D. MacDonald. 1997. Turfgrass Diseases: Diagnosis and
- Management CD-ROM. APS Press, 3340 Pilot Knob Rd., St. Paul, MN 55121. (800) 3287560; http://www.apsnet.org
- Smiley, R.W., P.H. Dernoeden, and B.B. Clarke. 2005. Compendium of Turfgrass
- Diseases – Third Edition. APS Press, 3340 Pilot Knob Rd., St. Paul, MN 55121. (800) 3287560; http://www.apsnet.org
- Vargas, J. 2004. Management of Turfgrass Diseases – Third Edition. John Wiley & Sons. (877) 762-2974; http://www.wiley.com
Turf Insect References
- Brandenburg, R.L. and M.G. Villani. 1995. Handbook of Turfgrass Insect Pests. The Entomological Society of America. ESA Sales, P.O. Box 177, Hyattsville, MD 20781-0177. (301) 731-4535; http://www.entsoc.org
- Potter, D. A. 1998. Destructive Turfgrass Insects: Biology, Diagnosis, and Control. John Wiley & Sons. (877) 762-2974; http://www.wiley.com
- Vittum, P., M. G. Villani, and H. Tashiro. 1999. Turfgrass Insects of the United States and Canada. Cornell University Press, (607) 277-2338 x 251; http://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu Turf Weed References:
- McCarty, L.B., J.W. Everest, D.W. Hall, T.R. Murphy, and F. Yelverton. 2008. Color Atlas of
- Turfgrass Weeds – Second Edition. John Wiley & Sons. (877) 762-2974; http://www.wiley.com
- Newcomb, L. 1989. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide. Little, Brown & Co., Boston. http://www.hachettebookgroup.com
- Uva, R.H., J.C. Neal, and J.M. Ditomaso. 1997. Weeds of the Northeast. Cornell University Press, (607) 277-2338 x 251; http://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu