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Pawel Petelewicz

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Pawel Petelewicz

Orcid ID0000-0003-2801-0115

Specialist

assistant professor, turfgrass weed science, UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy, Gainesville, FL

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Publications

thumbnail for publication: Identification, Biology, and Management of Goosegrass [Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn.] in Florida Turfgrasses

Identification, Biology, and Management of Goosegrass [Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn.] in Florida Turfgrasses

Pawel Petelewicz and Gregory E. MacDonald

This publication is a tool to aid turfgrass professionals, Extension specialists, and clientele in the identification and management of goosegrass in Florida turfgrasses. Written by Pawel Petelewicz and Gregory E. MacDonald, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy, February 2025.

thumbnail for publication: Common Bermudagrass [Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.] Contamination Management in Florida Turfgrasses

Common Bermudagrass [Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.] Contamination Management in Florida Turfgrasses

Pawel Petelewicz

This publication serves as a resource for turfgrass professionals, Extension specialists, and clientele in managing common bermudagrass infestations in Florida turfgrasses. Written by Pawel Petelewicz, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy, March 2026.

thumbnail for publication: Herbicidas para céspedes: modo de acción y manejo de resistencia

Herbicidas para céspedes: modo de acción y manejo de resistencia

Pawel Petelewicz y J. Bryan Unruh; Traducido por Marco Schiavon y M. Cecilia Sánchez-Quintanilla

Este documento está diseñado como una herramienta para profesionales del césped, productores de tepes, superintendentes en campos de golf, encargados de campos atléticos y deportivos, paisajistas y especialistas en Extensión, con el objetivo de ayudar a desarrollar programas de herbicidas que reduzcan el riesgo de malezas resistentes a herbicidas en los sistemas de céspedes. Este documento es SS-AGR-394-Span, una publicación del Department of Agronomy, UF/IFAS Extension. Publicación original febrero 2025.

thumbnail for publication: Identificación, Biología, y Manejo de Pata de gallina [Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn.] en Céspedes de Florida

Identificación, Biología, y Manejo de Pata de gallina [Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn.] en Céspedes de Florida

Pawel Petelewicz y Gregory E. MacDonald; traducido por Marco Schiavon y M. Cecilia Sánchez-Quintanilla

Esta publicación es una herramienta destinada a asistir a profesionales del césped, especialistas en Extensión y clientes, en la identificación y el manejo de la maleza conocida como “pata de gallina” o “goosegrass” (en inglés) en los céspedes de Florida. Este documento es SS-AGR-488-Span, una publicación del Department of Agronomy, UF/IFAS Extension. Fecha original de publicación: abril 2025.

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Pusley (Richardia L.) in Turfgrass and Landscape Planting Beds

Biology and Management of Pusley (Richardia L.) in Turfgrass and Landscape Planting Beds

Evan Anderson, Pawel Petelewicz, and Chris Marble

This new 7-page article was written for homeowners and green industry professionals to aid in the identification and management of the three most common pusleys, including Florida, Brazilian, and largeflower pusley (Richardia spp.), in turfgrass and landscape planting beds. Written by Evan Anderson, Pawel Petelewicz, and Chris Marble, and published by the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department.

thumbnail for publication: Turfgrass Herbicides: Mode of Action and Resistance Management

Turfgrass Herbicides: Mode of Action and Resistance Management

Pawel Petelewicz and J. Bryan Unruh

This document is a tool for turfgrass professionals, sod producers, golf course superintendents, athletic and sports fields managers, landscape managers, and extension specialists to help develop herbicide programs that reduce the risk of herbicide resistant weeds in turfgrass systems.

thumbnail for publication: Manejo de Malezas para Patios de Florida

Manejo de Malezas para Patios de Florida

J. Bryan Unruh, Pawel Petelewicz, Laurie E. Trenholm, Erin E. Harlow, y Ramon G. Leon; Traducido por Marco Schiavon

Este documento es una herramienta de apoyo para una audiencia no profesional, que incluye propietarios de viviendas en Florida y a público entusiasta de las plantas, con el objetivo de gestionar de manera efectiva la invasión de malezas en áreas de césped. Sin embargo, este documento también puede ser utilizado por profesionales del césped, incluyendo, entre otros, productores de tepes, superintendentes de campos de golf, gerentes de campos deportivos y de atletismo, gerentes de paisajismo y especialistas de Extensión. Este documento es ENH884-Span, una publicación del Department of Agronomy, UF/IFAS Extension. Publicación original de febrero 2025.

thumbnail for publication: Weed Management Guide for Florida Lawns

Weed Management Guide for Florida Lawns

J. Bryan Unruh, Pawel Petelewicz, Laurie E. Trenholm, Erin E. Harlow, and Ramon G. Leon

Weeds can be defined as unwanted plants or plants growing out of place. Proper identification and some understanding of how and why weeds are present in a lawn are important when selecting the best control strategy. Knowing if weeds were previously present in an area also helps homeowners prepare control measures in the future. Weed control should be a carefully planned and coordinated program.