Appendix E. Reference List

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