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TURFGRASS INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT

FISC 123
Course Description

Using tools to effectively manage the most common weed, insect, and disease pests seen on turfgrass in the Midwest; including proper identification of each pest, the biology of each pest, and cultural and chemical control strategies for each pest.

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