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Treat now before 'the blight' shows up Many homeowners and l a w n m a i n t e n a n c e professionals are all too fia miliar with lawns being devastated by fusarium blight. Although the problem has been around tor some time, recent research from around the country has shed new light on this major disease problem. pai Ko The (EXTENSION People AAAml mostly as secondary pathogens. These two' pathogens are "Phialophora graminicola," or summer * tch; and "Leptosphaeria orrae," or necrotic ring spot. Symptoms for both are essentially identical and are the same for what has been called "fusarium blight" for years. Straw or tan colored rings or crescent shaped patches of grass appearing throughout the lawn, often with "frogeye" patterns, are the classic symptoms. Summer patch occurs in the heat of summer in full sun areas, whereas necrotic ring spot may start showing up in late spring througl What has been termed "fusarium blight" for many years is now better described as "fusarium blight syndrome." Two major fungi pathogens now appear to be the cause of the problem, with the "Fusarium" fungi attacking early fall, in both sun and shade. Most lawns that show the problem in McHenry County are recently sodded lawns, although older seeded lawns may also get the problem. Turf growing under stress,- such as heat or drought stress, is a prime target for attack. This is why lawns with a heavy thatch layer and poor root systems (typical with sod placed on compacted or heavy clay soil) are often devastated. To control the disease problem, it is not necessary to distinguish between summer patch or necrotic ring spot. Fungicides ap­ plied before the disease shows up and reapplied all season will help suppress disease outbreaks, but this is very costly and is only a temporary solution. The solution is to improve the turf environment and in turn reduce stress on the lawn. Now is the time to consider these options rather than waiting until the disease attacks during the up­ coming season. If a heavy thatch layer exists, ver­ tically mowing or dethat- ching will physically tear it out, but it will return unless the cause of the buildup is corrected. To reduce thatch and improve compacted soil % roblems, core cultivation is e answer. > This involves removing thin plugs of soil and leaving them on the lawn surface through the use of specially designed following a balanced fertility program is essential to combat this and other turf diseases. Don't apply more than 1 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet this spring, and wait until September to apply more. Many other cultural controls will reduce disease >otential. Water lawns r but deep. Mow on a regular basis, never removing more than about 30 percent of the blade in one cutting. Finally, thoroughly prepare sites before seeding or sodding, and always use a blend of several varieties. For additional in­ formation, contact the McHenry County Extension Office at 789 McHenry Ave., P.O. Box 431, Woodstock, 111. C Health scholarships offered The Auxiliary of Good Shepherd Hospital is offering $500 scholarships for students who will be attending school within the state of Illinois pursuing an education in a health-related field The number of scholarships awarded will depend upon the number and qualifications of applicants; however, at least two will be given. ' Applicants will be evaluated on basis of the attitude and desire of the student toward e d u c a t i o n , l e a d e r s h i p , c i t i z e n s h i p , p e r s o n a l i t y , scholarship, and financial need. 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RICHMOND, ILLINOIS (815) 653-9345 Cl'BJ StmplKtly Manilla# luring I You are cordially invited to the Woodstock Rotary Club's annual Saturday, March 30,1985 Building D, McHenry County Fairgrounds Rt. 47 & Country Club Rd., Woodstock Magnificently framed works of art...oils, watercolors, graphics, sculpture and other art forms by artists of world fame: Gems that will enhance any home, office or fine art collection. PREVIEW: 6:30 pm AUCTION: 7:30 pm ADMISSION: $1.00 per person Refreshments will be served. Free Lithograph to each couple or single attending. |gg. Page 13 • PLAIINDEALER-HERALD. FRIDAY, MARCH 22,1985 Discussion set for people with respiratory problems The American Lung Association of DuPage and McHenry Counties, in cooperation with the Northern Illinois Medical Center, will hold its first "PAL" (Problems Affecting Lungs) breathing club meeting of the spring on Tuesday, March 20. The meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in Room one of the old facility, McHenry Hall. The meetings are open to a n y o n e e x p e r i e n c i n g respiratory problems and their families. The speaker this month will be Mrs. Jo Allen, R.T., a respiratory therapist at NIMC and an active board member for the American Lung Association. She will discuss the use of breathing and oxygen, equip­ ment in the home. She will also show the proper methods of breathing, deep breathing, relaxation, and what to do when one becomes breathless. Questions on the subject will be answered. The program will be free and is made pos^ble through the public's support of Christmas Seals. Pamphlets and booklets will also be available on breathing exercises and lung disorders. For more information contact the American Lung Association of DuPage and McHenry Counties in Woodstock at (815) 338-6675, or in Glen Ellyn at (312) 469-2400. 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