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The world is facing uncertain times with the current COVID-19 issue and its impact on society. It is impossible to predict the long-term impact on golf courses, but here are some tips to help you weather this storm of uncertainty, realizing staff and budget may become limiting. The Bayer Green Solutions Team offers the following for golf course maintenance teams. For more guidance, the Bayer Green Solutions Team contacts are listed further down, and for Bayer updates related to COVID-19, visit the company’s website. Increase plant growth regulator (PGR) use to limit mowing frequency. PrimoMaxx ® and Aneuw® are widely used and have flexible rates and timings to maximize growth reduction Trimmit®, Cutless® and others can also be used, but can negatively affect Poa Reduced turf growth decreases recovery from diseases, so consistent preventative fungicide applications are still most effective in terms of cost and labor Increased PGR rates may cause some reduction in turf color but this is temporary. Turf quality will improve as the effects of the PGR wear off. Increase mowing heights. Mowing all playing surfaces higher reduces mowing frequency but be careful not to raise mowing heights excessively, as it may be difficult to resume regular mowing once this storm passes. A 25 – 40% increase in mowing height is recommended. Alternating rolling with mowing can help reduce mowing stress, maintain speeds, and limit scalping when regular maintenance continues. Also, increasing sand topdressing can help to raise effective mowing height. Pest management: Preventative applications made in ...