Description of Pink Snow Mold (Microdochium nivale):
Pink snow mold, also known as fusarium patch, is caused by the fungus Microdochium nivale. Although it is called pink snow mold, it is not pink for very long. It is identified by small patches of yellow or brown grass, 12 inches in diameter or more, and having a white or pinkish cotton candy-like fungus on the edges of the dead patch.
Other common names: Fusarium Patch and Microdochium Patch
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According to the manufacturer approved labels: The following 8 fungicides, applied at the listed application rates, will control Pink Snow Mold.
Broadcast Treatment
per
Label Rate:
2 - 4 lbs per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 2500 - 5000 square feet
at a cost of
$3.89 - $7.79 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$3.89 - $7.79 per 1,000 sqft
Blanket Treatment
Application Interval:
Early Spring / Fall
per
Label Rate:
2 - 4 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 8000 - 16000 square feet
at a cost of
$2.50 - $5.00 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$2.50 - $5.00 per 1,000 sqft
Instructions:
Apply when conditions are favorable for disease development.
Blanket Treatment
Application Interval:
Fall / Winter
per
Label Rate:
1.2 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 13333 square feet
at a cost of
$3.00 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$3.00 per 1,000 sqft
Instructions:
Apply prior to snow cover.
Note: This rate is for residential turfgrass.
Broadcast Treatment
Application Interval:
Late Fall
10 - 28 days
10 - 28 days
per
Label Rate:
4 lbs per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 7500 square feet
at a cost of
$10.68 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$10.68 per 1,000 sqft
Broadcast Treatment
Application Interval:
14 - 21 days
per
Label Rate:
2 - 4 lbs per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 7500 - 15000 square feet
at a cost of
$5.34 - $10.68 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$5.34 - $10.68 per 1,000 sqft
Instructions:
Use preventatively. Begin applications when conditions are favorable for disease infection, prior to disease symptom development.
Blanket Treatment
Application Interval:
14 days
per
Label Rate:
2 - 4 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 8000 - 16000 square feet
at a cost of
$3.22 - $6.44 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$3.22 - $6.44 per 1,000 sqft
Instructions:
Apply when disease first appears and continue at 14 day intervals. Rotations and/or tank mix combinations with Cchlorothalonil, iprodione, or mancozeb (Protect™), can be utilized.
Blanket Treatment
Application Interval:
Early Spring / Late Fall / Early Winter
per
Label Rate:
4 - 6 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 5333 - 8000 square feet
at a cost of
$6.44 - $9.67 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$6.44 - $9.67 per 1,000 sqft
Instructions:
Apply in late fall to early winter before turf has stopped all growth activity.A second application may be used in combination with chlorothalonil, PCNB, or thiram (Spotrete™) at recommended rates before snow cover or during spring thaw.
Broadcast Treatment
Application Interval:
21 - 28 days
per
Label Rate:
4 lbs per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 5000 square feet
at a cost of
$9.65 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$9.65 per 1,000 sqft
Instructions:
Apply when conditions are favorable for disease development.
Broadcast Treatment
Application Interval:
28 days
per
Label Rate:
3 lbs per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 5000 square feet
at a cost of
$11.99 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$11.99 per 1,000 sqft
Instructions:
Make 1 application in late fall just prior to snow cover. For optimum control under severe disease pressure, make application of Trinity® fungicide, Insignia® SC Intrinsic™ brand fungicide, or Insignia® fungicide 14 days prior to Pillar G Intrinsic application.
Broadcast Treatment
Application Interval:
Late Fall
28 days
28 days
per
Label Rate:
3 lbs per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 5000 square feet
at a cost of
$11.99 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$11.99 per 1,000 sqft
Instructions:
Make 1 application in late fall just prior to snow cover. For optimum control under severe disease pressure, make application of Trinity® fungicide, Insignia® SC Intrinsic™ brand fungicide, or Insignia® fungicide 14 days prior to Pillar G Intrinsic application.
Broadcast Treatment
Application Interval:
14 days
per
Label Rate:
1.5 - 6 lbs per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 5000 - 20000 square feet
at a cost of
$3.60 - $14.39 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$3.60 - $14.39 per 1,000 sqft
Instructions:
For prevention, use lowest rate and apply application before expected period of disease development. Apply when disease first appears and continue at 14 day intervals. Rotations with chlorothalonil, iprodione, or mancozeb (ProtectTM) can be utilized.
Broadcast Treatment
Application Interval:
14 days
per
Label Rate:
3 - 6 lbs per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 5000 - 10000 square feet
at a cost of
$7.20 - $14.39 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$7.20 - $14.39 per 1,000 sqft
Instructions:
Apply middle-late Fall to early Winter before turf has stopped all growth activity or in spring during periods of thaw, or when disease symptoms first appear. Continue at 14 day intervals throughout anticipated disease period. Best results are achieved when first application is made before turf is completely dormant.