Annual Bluegrass Weevil

 

Introducing you to the Annual Bluegrass Weevil

 

Damage is occurring in many areas around the golf course. It can be seen in many fairways and in some collars around greens.  While we typically will see some damage from severe heat during the summer this is not quite what we are dealing with here.  This damaged spots in the turf are caused by an insect called the Annual Bluegrass Weevil.  This insect has been a problem on Northeastern golf course for many years and has only recently become a problem this far south.  The damaged areas will recover quickly after the effected areas have been treated with an insecticide. 

 

It is important to remember that it has been a very hot summer so far this year, luckily the humidity and rainfall have not been out of control.  The turf is receiving some stress from these conditions but keeping the carts on the paths in the afternoons is very helpful.

 

Below are a few pictures of the damage caused by the Annual Bluegrass Weevil :

 

 



 

 



Annual bluegrass weevil [Listronotus maculicollis] larvae and adults were first recovered in North Carolina from a golf course in the Asheville area in May of 2008. Adults were identified by D. Stephan of the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic at North Carolina State University, a new record for the state. Formerly known as the Hyperodes weevil, the annual bluegrass weevil (ABW) is a pest of turfgrass in the northeastern United States and is most prevalent and injurious in low-cut, high maintenance turf such as golf course greens, tees and fairways. ABW larvae and adults feed primarily on annual bluegrass, often considered a weed by golf course superintendents since it is an aggressive invader of newly seeded stands of creeping bentgrass (Agrostis palustris). ABW has an affinity for close-cut P. annua although; it will feed on perennial ryegrass and creeping bentgrass in those same close-cut habitats. As such, home lawns, athletic fields, and turf habitats other than golf courses and tennis courts are not affected, even though ABW and P. annua might be present.

More info if you follow the link below.

http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/ent/notes/O&T/lawn/note146/note146.html

 

 

 

Hydraulic Fluid Spill



The occasional hydraulic leak on a fairway or approach mower is not always this bad, but it seems we have a very nice blowout this time in #8 fairway.  There are also multiple spots on the edges of #3-#7 fairways. 

 

 

 

These spots will not survive and will need to be resodded when the weather cools off towards late August.

 





2015 Kenmure Grounds Maintenance Staff

 

2015 Kenmure Grounds Staff

 

Standing Left to Right : Josh Laughridge, Scott Chrisman, Justin Lee, Joe Robinson, Nick Pearson, Tyler Banks, Juan Pineda, Manuel Chipamaponga, Nicky Kilpatrick, Jose Rangel, Demetrio Nunez.

Seated Left to Right: Clyde Forrest, Emma, Rich Kocis

We have a had a very good season this year with a variety of weather conditions, these men have done a very good job at providing a quality playing surface for this golfing season.  We are looking forward to a strong late summer/fall as we continue to improve the conditions of both the golf course and the surrounding landscapes.

Kwanzan Cherry Trees

We had recently lost a few Cherry Trees along the path leading up through the Driving Range.  Last Fall we replaced one with a new tree purchased by Madeline Pennoyer in honor of her late husband Frederick Pennoyer.  There were more spaces to fill so we went ahead and filled up the spot.  Thank you very much Mrs. Pennoyer for helping restore this area.