North and Old West Curfew Recovery

Nearly two weeks following the Curfew application on the fairways of Old West Course (Holes #1 - #5 and #15 - #18)  the slits in the turf have all but healed.   Darker green turf where the injections were made are the only signs remaining from the application.  The areas that were showing stress due to higher nematode populations have begun to recover as well.  

#1 West Fairway



The North Course which was "Curfewed"  last Saturday has also begun to heal with very little turf burn.  This healing was aided by the much needed afternoon showers we have been receiving this week. 

#1 North Fairway

Old West Curfew Application

On Saturday, July 30, 2011, an application of Curfew was made to the tees and fairways on holes 1 - 5 and 15 - 18 of  the West Golf Course.  Curfew is a soil fumigant that is slit injected into the soil as a liquid and volatilizes as a gas within the soil profile to kill target pests.  In this case plant parasitic nematodes and mole crickets present at the time of treatment.   Plant parasitic nematodes are slender round worms that range in size from 1/300 to 1/3 of an inch.  Some species of nematodes feed on healthy plant tissue. Treatment is necessary because even with proper nutrients, water and oxygen, turf quality can decline over time due to nematode damage.   Curfew is applied by trained, licensed professional applicators using specialized equipment.  Because of the nature of Curfew,  you cannot reenter the treated area until 24 hours after the treatment is completed.   Full turf recovery from the Curfew application should be seen a few weeks after application.  Expect quickest and greatest improvement to be on poor quality turf.  Be advised we will be applying Curfew on the North Golf Course tees and fairways on Saturday, August 6, 2011.