PESTS & DESEASES
Complete Turf Management as the name suggests is a single point contact for all your turf surfaces requirements. Whether they are simple or complex CTM has the ability, desire and professionalism to deliver CTM is a specialist turf grass business designed to target specific needs. We make your turf perform to your needs and budget. We encompass all facets of turf grass including growing media test and selection, turf selection, nutrition, compaction testing, irrigation audits, weed identification and control. We also supply chemical, fertilizer, turf and soils.
BLACK HELMINTHOSPORIUM
This complex of diseases, often called 'helmo' and previously known as helminthosporium leaf, crown and root diseases, is present on all turfgrass species. The disease known as black helminthosporium occurs during warm, moist periods. It causes reddish-brown to purplish-black spots on leaves and stems, and spreads very quickly. Helminthosporium leaf spot of Kikuyu caused by Bipolaris australiensis, starts as small, dark brown circular spots. Severe infestation will lead to turf and runner death.