Sugarcane Mosaic Virus FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions on Sugarcane Mosaic Virus

What research is underway to help solve the problem?
What are the long-term solutions for sugarcane mosaic virus on Floratam St. Augusti-negrass lawns?
What are other management options?
Can the disinfectant materials be applied to sugarcane mosaic virus affected lawns for control?
What are the current recommended mower and trimmer sanitizing materials?
How can spread of the virus be controlled?
Are there any chemicals, fungicides or pesticides that can be applied to lawns to cure the sugarcane mosaic virus?
What are the suggested mowing and lawn maintenance practices for an affected Floratam St. Augustinegrass lawn?
Are other landscape plants susceptible to, or carriers of the virus? How about broadleaf weeds, pets, birds, other wildlife or people walking on the lawns?
Are other lawn grasses susceptible to sugarcane mosaic virus?
Why does my SCMV Floratam St. Augustinegrass look great in the summer, and bad in the fall and winter?
How do I collect, send and pay for lab testing??
How can you identify sugarcane virus in your lawn versus nutritional deficiencies, fungal or other problems?
Why do I have sugarcane mosaic virus on my lawn, but others do not?
Why is Floratam variety St. Augustinegrass so widely planted?