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Moss Control is a tough subject in the mountains. With all the moisture we get, it just seems natural it would thrive at Highlands CC. In fact, not only does Highlands have more species of salamanders than any other area, it also has more species of molds and mildews as well. Just close your house up for an extended period without any airflow and that fact is apparent.
Our aerification schedule is one challenge we have. When we do a majority of disruption at one time, we give the moss ample time to grow and spread with little to no competition from the turf. This is something we try to keep on top of during the spring season.
I love the conclusion to this article:
A magic bullet for selective control of silvery-thread moss does not seem likely in the near future, but management practices aimed at reducing the number of available propagules for dispersal, in conjunction with current control measures (Table 1), are likely to keep populations low. Lastly, from personal experience, superintendents typically battle with silvery-thread moss in select greens on the property. This begs the question: Why isn’t it a major problem on every green? Several factors could be to blame, but, ultimately, those greens likely contain a microenvironment that is optimal for silvery-thread moss. Superintendents should consider which factors are contributing to the success of silvery-thread moss on infested greens and address them in order to obtain successful long-term control.
At HCC, those issues I deal with are:
1. low mowing heights and undulating greens
2. excess rainfall
3. shade
4. noncompetitive growth in the spring
Enjoy the article if you are interested in learning more!
