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Earthworms damaging reels in spring

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  1. James Loupee
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    3/19/2025 2:03 PM
    We always have a problem in early spring of mowing fairways with earthworm castings.  They do a lot of damage on our reels.  Wanting to know of any tricks out there to minimize damage!



  2. Justin Tafs_3
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    3/25/2025 6:03 AM in reply to James Loupee
    Good Morning James.  You bring up a very similar situation in many golf courses.  Can you get a guy out there early in the morning to drag the fairways? Here are a couple options to get you thinking.....

    1.  Two guys with an old 100' hose tied to a utility cart. 
          -  They swoop up and down the fairway rotating around each other as the come to the end.  The first time will be a learning curve.  Once they get the hang of it the process will hones in on the time to completion.  Tends to be the fastest cheap option.  We used this method to knock down dew to aid in dollar spot control.

    2.  1 Guy with a utility cart
           -   Here is a link to a design that's low-cost and only ties up one person.
                  
    https://www.facebook.com/FlyingBGolf1/videos/some-early-morning-fairway-dragging-by-lachlan-%EF%B8%8Fnice-work-lachlanflyingbgolfcour/1354863728429926/

    There are other options out there for sure.  This may not get the desired results you are looking for but this should get your wheels turning. 

    Best Wishes

    Justin Tafs
    Assistant Superintendent
    Pleasant View Golf Course
    Middleton, WI



    Last modified on 25 Mar 2025 11:03 by Justin Tafs_3
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