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Page 4 CONTENTS Vol. 52, No. 8 September, 2017 Feature Articles: Protecting Trees and Shrubs Against Winter Damage pages 22 - 32 by Dr. Bert Swanson and Richard Rideout Winter Is Coming, Is Your Pump Station Ready? pages 38 - 41 By By Mike Whitacre, Craig Vigen and Jim Dougherty, Ferguson Waterworks Strange ings You Can Find In Turf pages 42 - 49 By Dr. Vera Krischik, UMN Entomology Extension EDITOR Charles Erickson Selected for the Golf Hall of Fame pages 50 - 53 DAVE KAZMIERCZAK, CGCS DAVE PRESTWICK.COMCASTBIZ.NET by MGA and Hole Notes Magazine MDA Personal Protective Gear pages 54 - 56

Monthly Columns: Presidential Perspective pages 6 - 7 By Erin McManus

In Bounds pages 8 - 11 By Jack MacKenzie, CGCS

Edina Country Club is prepared for The On The Cover: Scramble Golf Tournament. Make a team and join the fun! October 2, 2017 Congratulations Norma Pages 14 - 19 O’Leary CGCS on your fine score of 76 to win the 2017 Championship The 2017 Championship pages 40 - 41 at St. Cloud Country Forest Hills Resort Exposure Golf Event page 57 Club Thank you annual Exposure Golf Sponsors and destination courses for your Affiliate Spotlight: support Hole Notes (ISSN 108-27994) is digitally published monthly except bimonthly in November/December and January/February by the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents’ Association, 10050 204th Street North, Forest Lake, MN 55025. Jack MacKenzie CGCS publisher. Please send any address changes, articles for publication, Pages 58 - 61 advertising and concerns to [email protected]. Page 5 Presidential Perspective by Erin McManus, Superintendent Medina Golf and Country Club The summer weather conditions and Mother has come and gone Nature can change plans everyday. and we are looking I tend to look at the golf course forward to the great weather station, Accuweather app, golf weather we get Weather bug App, MyRadar and in the fall. Everything seems to be a countless other resources for weather little early this year as far as ducks information every day. We have grouping up, acorns dropping and hosted Ian Leonard’s Bad Pants leaves turning. I am not sure exactly Open for the past couple of years what this will mean for us this fall and talking with him, the technology and winter, but I am looking forward they have and the models they can to a great fall season. A lot of courses look at are getting better each year. depend on college and high school Just taking the current weather in students for summer labor and with account, how do the hurricanes and schools back in session, staffing will the wildfires affect our “typical” be a challenge going into the fall. I weather patterns? I am seeing more remember the days where it seemed storms rolling from south to north to really slow down on the course than I remember. Watching nature after school started and maintenance for typical weather cues can be an practices were reflective of that. indication of what is to come. What Over the past decade or so it seems does the early acorn drop and ducks the membership want tournament grouping mean for the weather? I conditions right up to the point the think we are in for a cooler fall with snow flies, and even a little past the and early winter. You can quote me first snow thinking we will have great on that but don’t worry, I have been weather into Thanksgiving. wrong before.

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Page 6 Page 6 a challenging summer with the lined up for next spring so we are change of ownership and being able already getting started on keeping the to take on a bunch of new operating crew we have ready for next year. procedures and protocols. The one thing I can say in the whole challenge We have had some great weather of this is that my staff has stayed over the past couple of weeks to get positive and has continued to do their our fall aerification done. If you have job on a daily basis without question. good weather and a good group of I am very thankful to have a couple employees you can get a lot done on assistants that continue to “take care the course. We are looking forward of business” to great fall and without winter in the questioning hunting field too. the process. I My daughter is only had one interested in wing High School shooting this fall age employee and with the new working on puppy ready to the crew this go, this should be summer so a pretty good fall we will not hunting season. I be losing really like to guide a bunch of pheasant hunting labor as Something new at MG&CC, Superintendent Erin mostly because I school McManus shows off a bee colony. Sweet! like watching the starts. We will have a solid hourly dogs work the field and you don’t get staff going into fall and be able to to see the dog work as much when cover greens in November without you also have to shoot the birds they question. We are going to continue to flush. It will be just like guiding with walk mow greens and keep a focus on my daughter Annabel shooting the some of the detail work that members birds for me while I watch Lea work expect. We have some great projects the mark. It should be a great fall!

Page 7 Page 7 In Bounds by Jack MacKenzie, CGCS With several hours later, brought only an amazing temporary relief as I was told that suddenness, a specialist wouldn’t be available the black until the following day to address eruption my concerns. caused my bowels to loosen as though filled Eyesight is taken for granted, to bursting with hot, wet tissue just like hearing, breathing, and paper. On a rainy Sunday moring pretty much all bodily functions I had been sanding the top of a that occur without conscious effort. wood project when my left eye was Despite a mild assurance from the impacted by an discharge of jet on-call physician that the malady black liquid, swirling crazyly inside would be caught in time, my mind my eyeball, in a vivid and mobile raced with fear. The rampant Rorschach ink blot. This immediate emotion caused me to pause and impact upon my vision sent a wave consider a story about this heart- of fear through my body. stopping emotion that I had heard several times in preparation for my Genetically predisposed on wilderness adventures. Beyond both sides of my family to retinal recollecting the other associated detachment, I was overcome by happy memories, the tale is always the thought of losing the vision in a reality check and the wisdom one of my eyes, something that helped as I was preoccupied with had happened to my mother two my suddenly upset world. decades ago. A frenzy of phone calls and messages left at the In a small Inuit village north optician’s closed office, eventually, of the Arctic Circle, a ten year old

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Page 10 Page 10 Barely breathing, the boy The simple story sets the leaned in to hear the voice of stage for overcoming many of our wisdom, “One wolf is named fear concerns, mine included. Self and the other is named courage. talk, with all its meanderings and Each wants to be a victor, each “what if” games, can be terribly wants to kill the other. The fight destructive and rarely do our worst is between two very strong and fears come to fruition. It seems opposing creatures set to win and that in our “mind’s eye” we tend rule your soul.” With a pause the to over react and build an unreality old woman settled back upon her complete with a foundation of worn walrus hide with eyes closed concrete and impenetrable untruths. in reflection. If we could only see the reality and appreciate how ridiculous our The minutes crept by. Barely imaginings are. able to contain himself, the little boy fidgeted and finally asked, “How do On two prior occasions I was we know which of the wolves will fortunate to have quick reflexes and win Grandmother?” didn’t need to change my trousers following devastating news. The Opening her eyes, and shock and awe of the situations with a soft and keen smile, his created a physical response, and grandmother said, “The wolf that ensuing mind games caused even wins is the one you feed the most. greater mental constirnation. In Your thoughts and expectations feed the end very few of my projected the beasts. Starve your fear wolf concerns came to be reality. of foolish thoughts and fuel your courage wolf with visions of success Forty-eight hours after and the well fed victor will rule the my “Visuvius” eye event, the day.” optometrist was busy operating with a laser scalpel, making incisions in

Page 11 Page 11 the large horse-shoe tear as well as black in color, as the floaters break “stapling” the top half of the retina into smaller parts they become in my left eye as it was thin with transparent and should eventually age and had the potential for future settle in areas of my eye not issues. The ensuing development of associated with clear vision. scar tissue would hold the retina in place and prevent detachment. Each morning I wake up with a little less fog in my left eye and Three weeks later and I am a bit more clarity. Fingers crossed on my way to recovery. In another and feeding my courage wolf, I couple of months my vision should look forward to continued recovery return back to normal or at least and ponder, with a smile, the speed close to normal. Until then I live of my sphincter and “what could with a squadron of floaters dodging have been” a very messy and about rapidly inside my eyeball with truly uneccessarily fearful Sunday each intentional and unintentional morning. flickering eye movement. Currently

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Page 12 Page 13 Edina Country Club Welcomes the MGCSA For the 2017 SCRAMBLE By Brandon Schindele, Superintendent ECC The idea of what would even- development and with that the Craik tually become the Edina Country Farm was purchased and would be- Club was a dream of S.S. Thorpe Sr, come the Thorpe Country Club. who was the founder and president of the Thorpe Brothers Real Estate James A. Hunter and Tom Firm. He had the idea to develop Bendelow were hired as the origi- a new community and developed a nal architects and designed what at sub-division between present day that time was called a “business- 50th and 44th Streets and from man’s golf course.” Many of the France Avenue to Highway 100. It holes were designed to go North and took three years to put that dream South so that late afternoon play into reality, he called it the Country was not played directly into the set- Club District. He knew he wanted ting sun as well as early morning to have a golf course as part of this play for the wives so they did not Page 14 play into the early morning sun. In grassroots action of some key club 1924 the course officially opened members and in that process the for play for the Country Club Dis- question was posed to what the trict residents. Family dues at the club/property was worth and could time were $85 for the year. they buy it from Thorpe Brothers Inc. Negotiating went back forth In 1946 the city of Edina went and finally an agreed upon amount through growing pains and had the of $200,000 for the purchase of the need to build a new elementary, ju- Country Club. Edina Country Club nior, and senior high school. One of was officially Edina Country Club. the options that the Edina-Morning- side School Board put forth was to Over the years a few notable take almost 31 acres of the Country National Tournaments have been Club under the right of condemna- played at the club along with many tion, but a village election would be state level amateur and local MN- necessary to make it final. The pro- PGA events: posed 31 acres was where the cur- • 1939 Women’s Trans-Miss rent clubhouse/pool/tennis areas are which was won by Interlachen’ s currently located. Patty Berg. • 1966 Trans-Miss won by Jim The votes were defeated by Wiechers.

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Page 15 • 1996 Western Junior Championship won by Andy Rapp. The Turf and Grounds Department is currently lead by Golf Course Superintendent, Brandon Schindele. Brandon has been on the staff since 1998 and took over as Superintendent in December of 2010. The Full- Time Management Team is very seasoned and well-experienced. They are incredibly valued by the club and do a superb job each and every day.

Jeff Mold – Senior Assistant Superintendent (2004) Andy Smith – Equipment Manager (2014) Zach Stenstad - Assistant Superintendent (2012) Brian Volkenant – Assistant Superintendent (2015) Heath Raverty – Horticulturalist (1995-2001, 2011) Eric Berge – Assistant Equipment Manager (2016)

The Edina Country Club Management Team (left to right): Assistant Equipment Manager, Eric Berge, Assistant, Zach Stenstad, Assistant, Brian Volkenant, Su- perintendent, Brandon Schindele, Senior. Assistant, Jeff Mold, Horticulturalist, Heath Raverty, Equipment Manager, Andy Smith.

Page 16 The golf course un- ECC hole eighteen in transition derwent a massive renovation project in the summer pre-construction of 2010 led by Tom Lehman and Chris Brands. The scope of the project including all new USGA spec greens, new bunkers, re-grassing and re- aligning of fairways, leveling and sand-capping existing tees with 1/3 of the tees being re-built. A little over 40% of the property was under dis- turbance during the project so a new irrigation system was also installed at the time.

Duininck Construction led the golf course construction while Leibold Irrigation partnered with them to handle the new system installation. Grass varieties were selected to be T-1 on greens and Dom- today inant X-Treme 7 on fairways and tees. All of the fairways and tees were seeded with SR-5130 Chewings fescue in the seeding process too, many of the knobs and high points in the fairways and surrounds of the green have considerable amounts of the SR 5130

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Chewings Fescue. ect in the spring of 2012. • Short Game Practice Facility in One of the biggest changes that the summer of 2016. most will notice since the renova- • New Turf and Grounds access tion and over the last 15 years for road in the spring of 2017. that matter is the tree management Upcoming projects that are finalized that has been done. In 1998 there or are close to being finalized: were approximately 2800 trees on • Pub Patio remodel scheduled to property and the course now has start on October 5th. roughly 700 on the golf course. A • Incorporation of more no-mow conscious effort has been made to fescue areas throughout the course highlight the specimen Oaks and – a plan of 15-20 acres has begun to Elms throughout the property and be implemented with a goal of com- re-gain vistas and sightlines. pletion in 3-4 years. • Expanding and connecting Other large projects that have fairways throughout the golf course been undertaken since 2010 include: along with green to tee connections. • Clubhouse Landscaping Proj- • Building new forward tees at Page 18 the beginning of fairways and incor- team out to enjoy a day on the new porating a squared corner to the start golf course here are few tips of ad- of the fairways wherever possible. vice. In a scramble format hopefully you will not need some of these: Since the renovation agro- • Stay out of the bunkers – they nomic challenges have presented are penal; especially the cross bun- themselves in different forms as op- kers in the fairways. posed to the previous version of the • There are many roll-offs and course. Happily the days of worry- false fronts/backs/sides to the ing about dollar spot are over with greens. Bring your “A” short game the incredibly resistant Dominant player. X-Treme 7. Now our main focus is • Stay below the hole. The bent- entirely on managing for bentgrass grass greens at the end of September and keeping the poa annua popula- can get a little bit on the quick side tion to a bare minimum. as all of you know. • Lastly and probably most im- As the Scramble does approach portantly….Enjoy the day and the and hopefully you choose to bring a people you are around.

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Page 19 MINNESOTA GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Presents “The SCRAMBLE” AT Edina Country Club

Monday, October 2, 2017 Edina, Minnesota HOST SUPERINTENDENT: Brandon Schindele

This is a combined scholarship/research fundraising event. Proper golf attire required. $145 entry fee (per person) includes buffet lunch, donation, range balls, cart fee, and a fun and simple high-end BBQ dinner. The format is a scramble and open to all members with emphasis placed upon inviting your club officials to join in the fun. Prizes from the Pro Shop will be based upon participation. Join the fun, it won’t be the same without you!!!

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Page 21 Protecting Trees and Shrubs Against Winter Damage By Bert T. Swanson and Richard Rideout

Minnesota’s harsh climate is often responsible for severe damage to landscape plants. Winter sun, wind, and cold temperatures can bleach and desiccate evergreen foliage, damage bark, and injure or kill branches, flowerbuds, and roots. Snow and ice can break branches and topple entire trees. Salt used for deicing streets, sidewalks, and parking lots is harmful to landscape plantings. Winter food shortages force rodents and deer to feed on bark, twigs, flowerbuds, and foliage, injuring and sometimes killing trees and shrubs. All is not bleak, however, as landscape plants can be protected to minimize some of this injury.

Cold damage Cold temperatures can damage plants in several ways. Plants that are not hardy in Minnesota will be killed or injured during the winter unless protected in a microclimate. Plants that normally grow in hardiness zone 3 (northern Minnesota) and hardiness zone 4 (southern Minnesota) may also be injured if winter conditions are abnormally severe or if plants have been stressed by the environment. Injury is more prevalent and more severe when low temperatures occur in early fall or late spring, when there is little or no snow cover during the winter or when low temperatures are of prolonged duration. Pronounced fluctuations in temperature can be extremely detrimental to plants throughout the fall, winter, or spring.

Sun scald Sun scald is characterized by elongated, sunken, dried, or cracked areas of dead bark, usually on the south or southwest side of a tree. On cold winter days, the sun can heat up bark to the point where cambial activity is stimulated. When the sun is blocked by a cloud, hill, or building, bark tem- Page 22 perature drops rapidly, killing the active tissue. Young trees, newly planted trees, and thin-barked trees (cherry, cra- bapple, honey locust, linden, maple, mountain ash, plum) are most susceptible to sun scald. Trees that have been pruned to raise the lower branches, or transplanted from a shady to a sunny location are also sensitive because the lower trunk is no longer shaded. Older trees are less subject to sun scald because the thicker bark can insulate dormant tissue from the sun’s heat ensuring the tissue will remain dormant and cold hardy. Sun scald can be prevented by wrapping the trunk with a commercial tree wrap, plastic tree guards, or any other light-colored material. The wrap will reflect the sun and keep the bark at a more constant temperature. Put the wrap on in the fall and remove it in the spring after the last frost. Newly planted trees should be wrapped for at least two winters and thin- barked species up to five winters or more. To repair sun scald damage, cut the dead bark back to live tissue with a sharp knife, following the general shape of the wound, rounding off any sharp corners to facilitate healing (Figure 1). Wrap the trunk in subsequent winters to prevent further damage. Do not use a wound dressing. Spraying the area with a fungicide may help prevent fungal infection of the wound.

Winter discoloration of evergreens Browning or bleaching of evergreen foliage during winter occurs for four reasons: 1. Winter sun and wind cause exces- sive transpiration (foliage water loss) while the roots are in frozen soil and unable to replace lost water. This results in desiccation and browning of the plant tissue. 2. Bright sunny days during the winter also cause warming of the tissue above ambient temperature which in Figure 1. Repairing sun scald damage. Page 23 turn initiates cellular activity. Then, Foliar damage normally oc- when the sun is quickly shaded, fo- curs on the south, southwest, and liage temperature drops to injurious windward sides of the plant, but in levels and the foliage is injured or severe cases the whole plant may be killed. affected. Yew, arborvitae, and hem- 3. During bright, cold winter lock are most susceptible, but winter days, chlorophyll in the foliage is browning can affect all evergreens. destroyed (photo-oxidized) and is New transplants or plants with suc- not resynthesized when tempera- culent, late season growth are par- tures are below 28°F. This results in ticularly sensitive. a bleaching of the foliage. There are several ways to mini- 4. Cold temperatures early in the mize winter injury to evergreens. fall before plants have hardened off The first is proper placement of completely or late spring after new evergreens in the landscape. Yew, growth has occurred can result in in- hemlock, and arborvitae should jury or death of this nonacclimated not be planted on south or south- tissue. west sides of buildings or in highly

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Page 27 soil or in the fall on heavy soil after Many factors influence soil the leaves have dropped. temperature. Moist soil holds more heat than dry soil, so frost penetra- Root injury tion will be deeper and soil tem- Roots do not become dormant peratures colder for sandy or dry in the winter as quickly as stems, (drought) soils. Snow cover and branches and buds, and roots are mulch act as insulators and keep soil less hardy than stems. Roots of most temperatures higher. With newly trees and shrubs that grow in Min- planted trees, cracks in the planting nesota are killed at temperatures at hole backfill will allow cold air to or below 0 to +10°F. These plants penetrate into the root zone, reduc- survive in Minnesota because soil ing fall root growth or killing newly temperatures normally are much formed roots. higher than air temperatures and To encourage fall root growth because soil cools down much more and to reduce root injury, mulch slowly than air temperature. new trees and shrubs with 6 to 8

Figure 3. Proper mulching will help trees survive cold winter weather.. Photo, Family Tree and Turf Page 28 inches of wood chips or straw. If ment of the stem. Proper pruning, to the fall has been dry, water heavily eliminate multiple leaders and weak before the ground freezes to reduce branch attachments, will reduce frost penetration. Check new plant- snow and ice damage. For trees ings for cracks in the soil and fill with large wide-spreading leaders or them with soil (Figure 3). large multi-stemmed trees, the main branches should be cabled together Frost heaving by a professional arborist. Repeated freezing and thawing of soil in fall or spring causes soil to expand and contract, which can damage roots and heave shrubs and new plantings out of the ground. A 4- to 6-inch layer of mulch will prevent heaving by maintaining more constant soil temperatures.

Snow and ice damage Heavy snow and ice storms cause damage by bending and breaking branches. Multiple leader, upright evergreens, such as arborvitae and juniper, and multiple leader or clump trees, such as birch, are most subject to snow and ice damage. Relatively small trees can be wrapped together or the leaders tied with strips of carpet, strong cloth Figure 4. Protecting trees from or nylon stockings two-thirds of snow or ice-damage. the way above the weak crotches Salt damage (Figure 4). These wrappings must Salt used for deicing walks and be removed in spring to prevent roads in winter can cause or aggra- girdling, and to allow free move- vate winter injury and dieback. Salt

Page 29 Photo Yates County Master Gardener, Cornell U. runoff can injure roots and be ab- plants in the winter. These animals sorbed by the plant, ultimately dam- feed on the tender twigs, bark, and aging the foliage. Salt spray from foliage of landscape plants during passing autos can also cause severe the winter. They can girdle trees and foliar or stem injury. shrubs and eat shrubs to the ground To prevent salt damage, do line. Deer can cause significant in- not plant trees and shrubs in highly jury and breakage by rubbing their salted areas. Avoid areas where salty antlers on trees during the fall. runoff collects or where salt spray Rodents is prevalent, or use salt-tolerant spe- Trees can be protected from ro- cies in these areas. Burlap barriers dent damage by placing a cylinder of (Figure 2) may provide protection to ¼-inch mesh hardware cloth around some plants from salt spray. the trunk. The cylinder should ex- tend 2 to 3 inches below the ground Animal damage line for mice and 18 to 24 inches Mice, rabbits (rodents), and above the anticipated snow line for deer can all cause severe damage to rabbit protection (Figure 5). Page 30 Hardware cloth can be left on year- wraps may be too expensive and round, but it must be larger than the time consuming. In such situations, trunk to allow for growth. For small repellents may be the best solution. trees, plastic tree guards are also ef- Remember that a repellent is not a fective. You can protect shrub beds poison; it simply renders plants un- from rabbits by fencing the beds desirable through taste or smell. with chicken wire; however, check The most effective repellents such fenced areas frequently to en- for rodents are those containing thi- sure a rabbit has not gained entrance ram, a common fungicide. You can and is trapped inside. either spray or paint repellents on trees and shrubs. Repeat applications are necessary particu- larly after heavy precipitation. If these methods are ineffective, commercial baits containing poisoned grain are available. However, baits may be hazardous to humans, pets, and ben- eficial wildlife. Injury or death can result for animals that eat the bait directly and for animals that consume bait-killed rodents. Shelter or containerize baits so they stay dry and are accessible only to targeted rodents. Bever- age cans laid on their sides work well for this purpose. Trapping and shooting, where legal, will Figure 5. Protecting trees from ro- also control rodents. dents and deer. Deer If you have many trees or Deer feed on and damage ter- shrubs to protect, using screens and minal and side branches of small

Page 31 trees and shrubs. Repellents con- a remarkable ability to withstand taining thiram provide some control extremely severe winter conditions. if feeding pressure is not extremely Minnesota winters should not dis- heavy. Plants can be sprayed or courage planting of traditional or painted with the repellent; however, new plant species. the most effective procedure is to Learn to take advantage of mi- hang heavy rags near the plants to croclimates to enable interesting or be protected that have been dipped different plants to be grown. Minne- in concentrated repellant. Repeated sota’s list of landscape plant species plant applications or dipping of rags needs to be expanded, not reduced. is necessary. Deer can also be successfully excluded with fencing. To Reviewed by Jeffrey H. Gillman, be effective, fences must be high UMN Extension and constructed properly. If deer are starving, there is little that will prevent feeding. Providing a more pal- atable forage may help, but it may The MGCSA also attract more deer. wishes to thank Dr, Conclusion Bert Swanson and Although plant cold hardiness Richard Rideout for and winter injury are common concerns associated with Minnesota their permission to winters, appropriate plant selection, share this important selecting the proper site, proper cul- tural practices, and preventive main- information. Your tenance will significantly reduce dedication to the green or prevent severe injury or loss of landscape plants. industry is greatly Even though plants respond dif- appreciated. ferently to winter stress and each winter provides a different set of stressful conditions, plants possess

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7/26/2017 4:50:08 PM Winter Is Coming... Is Your Pump Station Ready? By Mike Whitacre, Craig Vigen and Jim Dougherty Ferguson Waterworks

“…remember to always “think like a water molecule” during the winterization process. Look with a detailed eye and ask yourself, where would I get trapped if I was water? Then void and avoid.” This quote from Bryan Weemes with Rain Bird Corporation is a fundamental comment surround- ing what we are trying to accomplish when performing the winterization of any pump station. Most winterization documents tend to be a bit ge- neric and improper attention can potentially create a lot of problems coming into spring when golfers are ready to come back to your course. In this article, we will provide details and will get technical. But first, let’s take you through the intent and concept of a winter shut-down.

Winterization to your pump is really no secret to those who have lived in northern climates and have been in the irrigation industry for any period of time. The concept of winterization is to remove water from all components of your pump and irrigation lines to ultimately prevent damage due to freeze expansion. Freeze expansion occurs regardless of the presence of an enclosure heater or environmental package. Prior to “blow- ing out” your irrigation lines, consider giving your pump station the attention it needs.

Page 34 Let’s dive into an action plan…beginning with the heat exchanger. With the pump station running, shut the isolation valve for the heat exchanger supply line and disconnect. If your course has a VFD, this will be running as well. When the VFD is on, power is sup- plied to the heat exchanger’s solenoid operated supply valve, opening the valve. Using compressed air, blow out any remaining water in heat exchanger through the supply line. This water remaining will be flushed to the system. Disconnect the return line from the heat exchanger, apply compressed air once again to the supply inlet to ensure any remaining water is removed. Finally shut down the pump station and reconnect lines.

Next, we’ll want to approach filters. After the last irrigation cycle of the season, run two back flush cycles. Drain the system completely, make sure all lines are completely drained. Use compressed air to remove remaining water from the lines and components, once it has been verified that all remaining water has been removed, reconnect lines. Loosen the fasteners on the 3-way solenoid hydraulic actuator flanges to allow water to exit the valve, use compressed air to ensure any remaining water is removed. Finally remove the wedge cartridges and pressure wash thor-

Page 35 oughly, either replace or store the cartridges or keep them stored in a se- cure place.

To prepare amiad filters for under-freezing conditions, consider one of two methods: 1) initiate 3 manual power- flush cycles by using the controls; 2) Remove the screen element to wash it with high pressure washer to remove debris. The screen element must be inspected visually by looking through it into a source of light to verify it is completely clean. Drain the filter body, center the limit switch and then disassemble the ¾” control filter, clean, drain the feeding tube and reconnect. Disconnect and drain water from the pressure differential switch feeding tubes and reconnect. If the filter is located outside, cover the drive unit as- sembly with suitable material to prevent introduction of moisture during periods of non-operation. If the filter is hydraulically operated, disconnect and drain the feed tubes to the hydraulic turbine, pressure differential and hydraulic valves. Turn the rotation indicator back and forth to drain the actuator then reconnect feeding tubes. Finally disassemble and clear the water from all solenoid valves. Use compressed air to remove any remaining water and then reassemble the valve.

Moving on to wye strainers - remove the screen and clean it. Remove any water from the strainer solenoid valve, making sure both the top and Page 36 bottom of the diaphragm are addressed. Reposition the wye strainer ball valve to half open and drain any remaining water from the drain pipe. Note, the wye strainer can also be removed from the pump station for winter storage after the pump station is shutdown. If this choice is elected, make sure the openings left behind are covered. Any wye strainers under 1” remove and clean, using compressed air remove any remaining excess material after clearing debris reinstall.

This takes us to the pump station pipes and manifolds. Again, making sure the pump station is shutdown, connect hoses to all drain connections, pipes and manifolds. Direct hoses to a safe location and then open all drain valves. Remove all drain plugs and pipes from manifolds. Position all valves to an intermediate position, neither completely open or completely shut.

Once the pipes and manifold are addressed and before the pumps themselves we move to pressure relief valves. All liquid must be removed! The pressure relief valve is a critical component that could suffer serious damage from freezing water expansion. In lieu of performing the following procedure, the pressure relief valve can be removed from the system entirely and blanks installed to cover the openings in the piping. Make sure these components are stored at a temperature above freezing. Remove

Page 37 all vent plugs and loosen all control trim connections, enough to allow water to leak out. Remove and clean all strainers located on the pressure relief valve. Using compressed air, blow out any remaining water from the pressure relief valve. If you suspect any water remains, a shop vacuum can be used to remove anything remaining. Disassemble the pressure relief valve pilot, remove all remaining water and then reassemble.

Finally, due to the wide variety of pump types from centrifugal to vertical turbines we will forgo the last step of the winterization process. However, once the pump has been addressed it is your last chance to “think like a water molecule” and remove any remaining water from your pump system. When you are confident this has been done, you can reinstall all drain and vent plugs, and shut all drain valves. Reconnect all lines. It is always best to make sure all procedures are meticulously tended too, if not a service provider is the best way to ensure the investment of your pump systems are maintained.

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 201 Page 43 StrangeStrange things you can Things find in turf, You Vera Krischik, Can AFindssociate InProfessor Turf, University By,of Minnesota,Vera Krischik, [email protected] Associate Professor, UMN, 612.625.7044 Extension Entomology

Strange things are being found in turf. They are all part of the biodiversity of the turf ecosystem and each plays a role. Thru education we can understand their job and conserve them for a healthy turf ecosystem.

Slime molds in turf look like eggs or dog vomit (Eukaryote)

Colors range from white, yellow, orange, and to Dog vomit slime mold grows on coco bean purple and gray, as they die. Purdue University, mulch or on seeds under bird feeders. https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/bp/bp- 112-w.pdf

Slime molds are single celled organisms that congregate to form multicellular reproductive structures. They are no longer considered fungi but eukaryotes like ameobas. Often after a rainy period they are found on turf. Every year slime mold grows on bird seed under feeders or on cocobean mulch. They are saprophytes and obtain their energy from decaying vegetation and animals. The mass of cells can move 2 ft a day. If they are repellent to you, take a shovel and scoop them up and place them where you cannot see them. They will be back in that spot next year. Slime molds may be found on all cultivated and weedy grasses. They are most prevalent following prolonged periods of leaf wetness and may be observed from late spring to late fall. Although not directly damaged by slime molds, the aesthetic quality of a turf grass may be affected by their presence. Slime molds may reoccur in the same location each year. Cottony Grass Scale (Coccidae, Hemiptera)

Insect scales on grasses, Cottony Grass Scale Checkerboard pattern on turf created by grass scale. Page 44 In Minnesota in 2009, 100 cases of cottony grass scale, Eriopeltis festucae, were found in Minnesota lawns. However, the outbreak was not apparent the next year. In September the white, wooly mass of overwintering eggs and larvae can be seen on the grass. The grass also developed a checker board pattern. Rolling the lawn with a sod roller stopped the checkerboard pattern, presumably the scales were killed. The outbreaks occurred in high nitrogen and irrigated turf, especially Kentucky bluegrass. There were no clear management strategies that reduced the scale numbers, except rolling. The checkerboard patterns disappeared the fall. No insecticides were necessary. The scale had been found in the 1930’s in turf grass in Maine and can be common in Iowa. Cadavers of burrowing sodwebworm Acrolophus popeanellus (Pyralidae, Lepidoptera)

Adult sod webworm, Burrowing sod Burrowing sod webworm silk cadavers UKentucky, Dan Potter webworm silk of caterpillars, UKentucky, Dan Potter cadavers of caterpillars pulled from turf by birds, UKentucky, Dan Potter Burrowing native sodwebworm, Acrolophus popeanellus, is found in turf. The damage it causes is similar to that caused by other sod webworms in that the larva feeds on grass blades at night, causing indistinct brownish turf areas due to thatch showing. Subsequent irrigation usually restores the turfs health. These cadavers were photographed July 10 2017 in Missourri.

Most sod webworm larvae create horizontal silk-lined tunnels in the thatch where they hide during the day. Burrowing sod webworm constructs a vertical tunnel. When the larvae are reaching maturity, they construct very thick, white tunnel linings. Birds commonly feed on the larvae at this time, and in the process of pulling the larvae out, they also pull out this thick burrow lining. The birds eat the caterpillars but leave the burrow lining on the turf surface. This white lining is about 2 inches long by 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide. From a distance, they look like cigarette butts scattered all over the lawn.

Page 45 Fungus Gnat (Sciaridae, Diptera)

Adult of dark winged fugus gnats, Larvae of dark winged fugus gnats, Larvae of dark UC IPM, UC IPM, winged fugus gnat http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTN http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTN circle on walk in OTES/pn7448.html OTES/pn7448.html Minnesota, July 21 2017

Native fungus gnats (Orfelia and Bradysia species), also called darkwinged fungus gnats (Sciaridae), are dark, delicate-looking flies similar in appearance to mosquitoes. As their common name implies, the larvae of these small flies (order Diptera) feed on fungus, but they also eat the root hairs of many plants. Some species are known pests of mushroom cultivation and greenhouses.

In Europe there are several species of dark-winged fungus gnats, especially the army worm Sciara militaris, that migrate in processions up to ten meters long, containing thousands of individuals. The circles apparently form when the leading larvae mistakenly hooks up with the larvae at the tail of the rope, forming an endless loop. European crane fly (Tilpulidae, Diptera)

Crane fly larvae in turf, Northeast IPM, Crane fly adults, Northeast IPM, http://www.northeastipm.org/bmps-for-school- http://www.northeastipm.org/bmps-for-school- ipm/pests/european-crane-fly/ ipm/pests/european-crane-fly/

Common native crane fly (Tipula oleracea) is the large, yellow, mosquito-like insect that bounces around your ceiling during the summer. The adults do not feed. The larvae feed on rotting vegetation. An introduced species, European crane fly (Tipula paludosa), have larvae that live in turf grass and in some areas are a pest. The European crane fly was introduced to British Columbia and upstate New York in 1965. It is spreading slowly and has reached all the way to Michigan.

Page 46 Adult crane flies emerge from the soil beneath turf grass, pastures and other grassy areas in late summer and fall. The adults have very long legs and resemble large mosquitoes. Females mate and lay eggs in grass within 24 hours of emerging. Eggs hatch into small, brown larvae that have very tough skin and are commonly referred to as leatherjackets. The leatherjackets feed on the roots and crowns of clover and grass plants during the fall. They spend the winter as larvae in the soil; when the weather warms in spring, they resume feeding. During the day larvae mostly stay underground, but on damp, warm nights they come to the surface to feed on the aboveground parts of many plants. When mature, the larvae are about 1 to 1-1/2 inch long. Around mid-May they enter a non-feeding pupal stage and remain just below the soil surface. In late summer, pupae wriggle to the surface and the adults emerge. There is one generation a year. Drenches with nematodes may give up to 50% reduction if properly applied. Northern Mole cricket (Gryllotalpidae, Orthoptera), found in Nebraska

Northern mole crickets are native to the United States and are not considered an important pest of turfgrass as there are sufficient natural enemies limiting its numbers. UFloirda, http://entomology.ifas.ufl.edu/molecrickets/mcri0038.htm

The northern mole cricket, Neocurtilla hexadactyla is native to North America and is widely distributed from southern Canada to Florida in the east and South Dakota to Texas including the northeast corner of Colorado. The first report in Nebraska was from Saunders County in 1909. It is currently known from 61/93counties in of Nebraska. On occasion mole crickets are reported in Minnesota.

Mole crickets, especially the tawny mole cricket, Scapteriscus vicinus, southern mole cricket, S. borellii, and short-winged mole cricket, S. abbreviates, are important pests of turf grasses in southeastern regions of the United States. Like most mole crickets, northern mole crickets, seem to prefer moist low-lying areas and is often found along the margins of lakes and streams. Foraging adults and immatures of mole cricket species burrow in damp loose soil and feed on the roots of plants. This tunneling behavior can cause considerable disruption to highly maintained turfs such as putting greens.

Cicada killer (Sphecidae, Hymenoptera)

Page 47 Cicada killer, Sphecius speciosus, with a cicada held under its body, photo, UKentucky, https://entomology.ca.uky.edu/ef004

Cicada killer, Sphecius speciosus, are a native wasp. In August, mild mannered female cicada killer wasps are active during the summer, intent on their tasks of digging underground burrows and provisioning them with paralyzed cicadas that will be food for their grub-like larvae for several weeks. Large aggregations of cicada killers can build up over time. An estimated 40% of the developing larvae (a dozen or more per tunnel) may emerge as adults the following year so numbers can increase rapidly. Females like to dig nests in sand on golf courses.

Females have stingers to inject venom into cicadas that paralyzes them. Without doubt, their stings are painful. However, they are not aggressive and do not have nest-guarding instinct of honey bees and hornets. You can walk through areas where they are active without attracting attention. The buzzing noise that the wasps make and the warning colors on their wings and bodies intimidate and discourage predators that see them as a large meal. Please preserve biodiversity and do not kill these charismatic wasps or their larvae.

Biological control of Japanese beetle (Scarabeidae, Coleoptera) with Tiphia vernalis (Tiphiidae, Hymenoptera), Istocheta aldrichi (Tachinidae, Diptera), Ovavesicula popilliae (Microsporidean), Stictospora sp (Cephaline gregarines)

Tiphia wasp that attacks Eggs of the tachinid Isocheta fly, UMaryland, JB larvae, Bugguide, fly Isocheta on a JB https://extension.umd.edu/hgic/ http://bugguide.net/ adult, Bugguide, insects/parasitoids-tachinid-fly- node/view/118558 http://bugguide.net/ diptera node/view/1300650

Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) are exotics from Japan and are managed in the eastern US by two insects and two cellular parasites. In Michigan, larvae were collected at golf courses (n = 8), blueberry farms (n = 7) and low-maintenance turf (n = 9). The larval parasitoid Tiphia vernalis and the adult parasitoid Istocheta aldrichi were absent from all sites. Cephaline gregarines (Stictospora sp.) were the most common parasites, infecting 36.1% of all larvae in fall of 2000. The microsporidean Page 48 Ovavesicula popilliae was absent at all but twolocations near Kalamazoo, MI. The bacterial pathogen Paenibacillus popilliae and entopathogenic nematodes were uncommon, infecting <1% of larvae. Overall, two parasites (T. vernalis and I. aldrichi) and two pathogen (O. popilliae), reported to be widespread and epizootic in some eastern states, were absent or nearly so (O. popilliae was found at 2/ 35 locations) in Michigan. Stictospora sp. was found at most locations in Michigan (25/36) where Japanese beetle infestations were active for more than 20 yrs, but was scarce or absent from areas where Japanese beetle were established in the last 10 yr. The MN DA released the fly and wasp for around 10yrs, with some appearing over the following years.

Earwigs (Dermaptera)

Earwig male, ISU, https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/earwig

Earwigs are exotics from Europe and feed on rotting material and like to live in the bottom of pots and feed on the roots of potted plants. Earwigs found inside the house can be swept or picked up and discarded. Earwigs are among the few non-social insect species that show maternal care. The mother will pay close attention to the needs of her eggs, such as warmth and protection. The mother will also faithfully defend the eggs from predators.

Earwigs have cerci, a pair of forceps-like pincers on their abdomen, and membranous wings folded underneath short, rarely used forewings, hence the scientific order name, "skin wings". Some groups are tiny parasites on mammals and lack the typical pincers. Earwigs are mostly nocturnal and often hide in small, moist crevices during the day, and are active at night, feeding on a wide variety of insects and plants.

The MGCSA wishes to thank Dr. Krischik, at right, for her continued insights into the world of entomolgy.

Page 49 Charles Erickson Selected for Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame

The Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame was established in 1987 to recognize Minnesotans for their out- standing contributions to the game of golf. A task force meets annually to de- termine nomitions. The Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame is housed at the Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids, Minn., and is operated and supported by the Minnesota Golf Association and the Min- nesota Section of the Professional Golf- ers’ Association of America.

Charles Erickson was hired away from the Minneapolis Park Board in 1899 to become the first head greenkeeper at The Minikahda Club, and by July of that year the first ball was hit from the first tee by the club president. Affectionately known as the “General” by the club membership, Erickson’s practical and innovative approach to the challenges of turf and arbor management is best captured in his summation to fellow greenkeepers, “We are doctors of the green.” Among his mechanical contributions to the industry developed during his early tenure at Minikahda, was “The Sea Serpent,” the first golf course irrigation system in the United States. In addition, Erickson cultivated bentgrass at Minikahda and was instrumental in converting many of the golf courses in Minnesota from sand to bentgrass greens.

Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Personal Protective Equipment and Pesticide Use 2017

Working with pesticides is hazardous. Protect yourself, and your employees, by ensuring any label required personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn during all pesticide applications.

Read the Pesticide Label Before you Apply The pesticide label, and any associated labeling, provides PPE safety information specific to each product.

Example: The label information for

Trimec Classic (EPA Reg. # 2217-543)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

All mixers, loaders, applicators and other handlers must wear*:

• protective eyewear, • long-sleeved shirt and long pants, • shoes and socks, • chemical-resistant gloves and • chemical-resistant apron when mixing and loading, cleaning up spills or equipment, or otherwise exposed to the concentrate.

*Applicators may choose not to wear protective eyewear with dilution rates greater (higher) than 5:1 or greater (higher) than 5 parts water to 1 part product.

Remember, it is a violation of both federal and state laws to use any pesticide product inconsistent with the label.

MDA Inspections During an MDA Use Inspection, an MDA inspector will stop to observe your pesticide application. If you are not wearing the required PPE specified on the label of the pesticide you are applying, you will be issued an Order to cease and desist the application until the proper PPE is obtained. Examples are noted below. Page 54 PPE Violations and corresponding ORDERS Order to Comply: A person applying pesticide must obtain the PPE required by the label, before applying pesticides (and for this reason before resuming a pesticide application).

Violations: Missing pants, gloves and Violation: Missing gloves and long sleeves long sleeves

Verified applicator meets all Safety glasses: Must include brow and temple PPE requirements; protection pants, long sleeves, safety glasses and gloves Page 55 Additional Enforcement Due to potential and actual safety hazards and health risks associated with the lack of proper PPE, documented noncompliance may result in additional enforcement, including financial penalties.

Statutory authority Follow the link below to read: Minnesota Statute 18B.07, Subd. 2. (a) (1)

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Corinne du Preez, Agricultural Advisor/ACI Minnesota Department of Agriculture Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division 3555 9th St NW, Suite 350 Rochester, MN 55901 Office (507) 206-2883 [email protected]

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WEDNESDAY: Emotional Intelligence Tim Jansma, on his 17th year as Superintendent of Gem Lake Hills Golf Learn How to Interact, Communicate, and Collaborate Successfully with All Types of People Course in White Bear Lake, Minn., began using Xzemplar for the first There’s a lot of buzz centered around emotional intelligence in the workplace time last season. He decided to try Xzemplar after talking to fellow super- right now, and with good reason. Cutting-edge research into emotional intendents who had success using the product. He was also drawn to the intelligence has shown that it plays a critical role in higher productivity, 21-day interval for extended protection. performance, and job satisfaction. People who have a high level of Dave emotional intelligence are more Durham confident, more capable, and earn “For the past five or six years, we’ve had a lot of unpredictable break- greater respect from their colleagues. Discover how to: throughs, hitting us in spring, summer, and fall,” Jansma says. “Last year, Helping YOU • Evaluate your current level of emotional intelligence • Identify your communication strengths and weaknesses using Xzemplar, we had zero issues. None at all. It was very impressive.” grow your: • Overcome personal beliefs that might be holding you back • Understand how your emotions affect others — and how Jansma has kept the product in his rotation this year, and for the foresee- BUSINESS their emotions affect you If you’re looking for a way to improve your relationships able future. EMPLOYEES across your organization, understand how and why others behave the way they do, and achieve greater success in KNOWLEDGE all your job-related endeavors, you don’t want to miss the opening keynote on Wednesday morning. The BASF turf web site (www.betterturf.basf.us/solutions/cool-season) is CONNECTIONS THURSDAY: Fun Is Good loaded with useful information for superintendents managing cool-season PLANTS Creating Joy & Passion in Your Workplace & Career turfgrass. The site features articles, videos, PRODUCTS Join us for a humorous and inspirational closing keynote by Mike product details, and links to upcoming we- SALES Veeck, a nationally renowned speaker, entrepreneur, college professor, BOTTOM LINE marketing, promotions and customer binars to support superintendents all season care expert and owner of multiple minor league baseball teams across long. the country. Mike Veeck When we can find our joy and passion, “By partnering with BASF to develop the great things happen in both our work world and in our personal lives. It right plan and product mix, Minnesota super- makes perfect sense, yet it’s so hard to put into practice. January 2–4, 2018* Mike Veeck will show us how to take our work, but not intendents can achieve championship condi- ourselves, seriously. How to discover what brings us joy and Minneapolis Convention Center then apply it to what we do. Veeck will make us think and tions,” Mezera says. laugh in the same minute – and provide great advice that www.NorthernGreen.org we can put into practice immediately. Veeck’s philosophy is Fun is Good. • Fun is good for business because it creates a more For more information about BASF products, engaged workforce. GENEROUSLY • Fun is good for customers because a more engaged contact Nathan Mezera, 919-323-1671, or SUPPORTED BY: workforce creates a better customer experience. • And fun is good for employees because more satisfied [email protected]. customers and more engaged employees create a happier, healthier, and more profitable employee environment. *Note: This is a one year date change due to the Plan to leave Northern Green inspired and re-energized! Page 60 “Big Game” being hosted in Minneapolis in 2018.

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WEDNESDAY: Emotional Intelligence Learn How to Interact, Communicate, and Collaborate Successfully with All Types of People There’s a lot of buzz centered around emotional intelligence in the workplace right now, and with good reason. Cutting-edge research into emotional intelligence has shown that it plays a critical role in higher productivity, performance, and job satisfaction. People who have a high level of Dave emotional intelligence are more Durham confident, more capable, and earn greater respect from their colleagues. Discover how to: Helping YOU • Evaluate your current level of emotional intelligence • Identify your communication strengths and weaknesses grow your: • Overcome personal beliefs that might be holding you back • Understand how your emotions affect others — and how BUSINESS their emotions affect you If you’re looking for a way to improve your relationships EMPLOYEES across your organization, understand how and why others behave the way they do, and achieve greater success in KNOWLEDGE all your job-related endeavors, you don’t want to miss the opening keynote on Wednesday morning. CONNECTIONS THURSDAY: Fun Is Good PLANTS Creating Joy & Passion in Your Workplace & Career PRODUCTS Join us for a humorous and inspirational closing keynote by Mike SALES Veeck, a nationally renowned speaker, entrepreneur, college professor, BOTTOM LINE marketing, promotions and customer care expert and owner of multiple minor league baseball teams across the country. Mike Veeck When we can find our joy and passion, great things happen in both our work world and in our personal lives. It makes perfect sense, yet it’s so hard to put into practice. January 2–4, 2018* Mike Veeck will show us how to take our work, but not ourselves, seriously. How to discover what brings us joy and Minneapolis Convention Center then apply it to what we do. Veeck will make us think and laugh in the same minute – and provide great advice that www.NorthernGreen.org we can put into practice immediately. Veeck’s philosophy is Fun is Good. • Fun is good for business because it creates a more engaged workforce. GENEROUSLY • Fun is good for customers because a more engaged SUPPORTED BY: workforce creates a better customer experience. • And fun is good for employees because more satisfied customers and more engaged employees create a happier, healthier, and more profitable employee environment. *Note: This is a one year date change due to the Plan to leave Northern Green inspired and re-energized! “Big Game” being hosted in Minneapolis in 2018. Page 61

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