more... > Turfgrass > Disease & Pest Management > Turfgrass Herbicides Recommended for 2009 [Image: spray] This is a PDF chart of 2009 (home and commercial) recommended lawn and turfgrass herbicides and their general usage. Controlling Weeds in Lawns [Image: weeds] Simple and common materials to control weeds in lawns. Louisiana Plant Pathology: St. Augustine Decline [Image: st. augustinegrass] St. Augustine disease is a virus disease that affects St. Augustine grass across the Gulf States. This fact sheet describes the disease and how to mange it. Color photos are included. (PDF Format Only) Nematode Management in Golf Greens Changing [Image: sting nematode injury on golf green] Managing nematodes in golf greens is quickly going to change over the next two years. The current nematicide that is being use is being phased out.  more articles... Annual Bluegrass Control on Bermudagrass Greens [Image: poa] Poa infestations are usually combated with herbicides. Several options exist with preemergence herbicides applied in the early fall for Poa control on golf courses that will not be overseeded. However, most of these herbicides are not labeled for golf greens. Mole Crickets [Image: Mole Crickets] Mole crickets cause millions of dollars in turf and grass damage each year. Their burrowing in the soil breaks up the soil and causes roots to dry out. Identification, life cycle and control included. Louisiana Lawns Fact Sheet: The Centipede Decline Problem Centipedegrass is a popular lawn grass in Louisiana. Although centipede is a low-maintenance grass, proper management is still important. This publcation covers factors that contribute to centipede decline: improper plant nutrition, cultural practices, and soil and water conditions. Mushrooms, Moldy Foods Dangerous For Dogs [Image: Mushrooms] Mushrooms in lawns and moldy foods can be health hazards for your dogs, according to LSU AgCenter veterinarian Dr. Steve Nicholson.