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NUFARM
PRODUCT
GUIDE
2020 TURF EDITION
As a leader in turf and ornamental
plant protection, we balance
innovation and improvement in
efficiency, safety and simplicity
to bring you a focused product
portfolio that saves time and
delivers results.
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HERBICIDE
MCPA AMINE 600
2,4-D AMINE 600
GROW A BETTER TOMORROW.
MATRIX
VELOCITY® SP
We’re growing our portfolio to help you grow
better too. Find known and trusted solutions KEY WEEDS CONTROLLED
TRILLION®
as well as new additions, such as Affirm WDG, OR SUPPRESSED
inside. Our products come backed with SEE PRODUCT LABEL FOR
Nufarm service and support. COMPLETE LIST
Credit® Xtreme������������������������������������ 3 Annual bluegrass
2,4-D Amine 600��������������������������������� 4 Annual sow-thistle SUPP.
MCPA Amine 600�������������������������������� 4 Bedstraw
Trillion®����������������������������������������������� 5 Black medic (yellow clover)
Velocity® SP���������������������������������������� 6
Bluebur
Affirm™ WDG���������������������������������������� 8
Burdock
Pinpoint™�������������������������������������������� 10
Tourney®�������������������������������������������� 12 Buttercup
Arena® 50 WDG��������������������������������� 14 Clover
Cocklebur
FUNGICIDE Common chickweed SUPP. SUPP.
MATRIX
AFFIRM™ WDG
Daisy fleabane SUPP.
PINPOINT™
TOURNEY®
KEY DISEASES CONTROLLED Dandelion SUPP. SUPP. SUPP.
OR SUPPRESSED
Devil’s paint brush
SEE PRODUCT LABEL FOR
COMPLETE LIST English daisy
Anthracnose
False flax
Brown patch
Flixweed
Dollar spot
Goat’s beard SUPP.
Fairy ring
Ground daisy
Grey snow mould SUPP.
Ground ivy
Leaf spot / melting out (creeping Charlie, knotweed)
Pink snow mould SUPP. Heal-all SUPP. SUPP.
Red thread Kochia SUPP.
Rusts SUPP. Lamb’s-quarters
Summer patch (Poa patch) Mustards (except dog and tansy)
Take-all patch Narrow-leaved hawk’s beard
Waitea patch (brown ring patch) Plantain (common) SUPP.
Yellow patch Poison ivy
Prickly lettuce
INSECTICIDE Ragweeds
ARENA® 50 WDG
MATRIX Redroot pigweed
KEY INSECTS CONTROLLED Russian pigweed
SEE PRODUCT LABEL FOR
COMPLETE LIST Russian thistle
Shepherd’s-purse
Annual bluegrass weevil
Stinging nettle SUPP.
Asiatic garden beetle
Stinkweed (field pennycress)
Bluegrass billbug
European chafer Sweet clover
European crane fly (leather jacket) Thyme-leaved spurge
Hairy chinch bug Vetch
Japanese beetle White clover SUPP.
Masked chafers Wild radish
Oriental beetle Wild sunflower
>> NON-SELECTIVE HERBICIDE
CREDIT XTREME
®
CREDIT® XTREME IS A UNIQUE HIGH-LOAD,
MIXED-SALT FORMULATION OF GLYPHOSATE
FOR FAST AND POWERFUL TURF AND
WEED BURNDOWN.
CHALLENGE
PCP NO. 29888 WSSA GROUP 9
As a turf manager or lawn care operator, turf quality is a direct reflection on
your image, so when it comes time to renovate it has to be done efficiently. ACTIVE INGR.
glyphosate:
You need a product that works completely and quickly to minimize costs isopropylamine salt (30.94%),
and decrease time for unsightly renovations. A powerful and fast-acting potassium salt (22.99%)
non-selective herbicide that delivers speed and knockdown of turf and (equivalent to 540 g/l, or 4.5 lbs/gal
of the acid glyphosate)
tough weeds is essential.
FORMULATION water soluble liquid
NUFARM SOLUTION CHEM. FAMILY glycine
With both potassium and IPA salts, Credit® Xtreme is the only glyphosate
product to offer Dual Salt Technology™. The rapid uptake leads to quicker PACKAGE SIZE 2 x 10 L case, 500 L tote, bulk
one case treats 30 acres
activity and rainfastness, so you can put your turf renovation on the fast
track. Credit Xtreme has an acid equivalent content of 540 g/l glyphosate SURFACTANT NEEDED no
and treats 50% more acres than many products which only have 360 g/l a.e.
REGISTERED USES
Turfgrass renovation
BENEFITS
APPLICATION • Contains proprietary Dual Salt Technology™
APPLICATION NOTES
RATE
• Takes on the toughest weeds with quick burndown and
complete control
• Use higher end of the rate range for perennials.
• E xcellent tank-mix compatibility, even in hard water
• Do not disturb soil or underground plant parts before treatment.
environments
• Where existing vegetation is growing under mowed turfgrass,
• Fast translocation activity and rainfastness
apply this product after omitting at least one regular mowing.
• Treats more acres per case or tote than many
1.67–8 L in • T illage or renovation techniques such as vertical mowing, coring
alternative glyphosate products
100–300 L or slicing should be delayed for 7 days after application.
water/ha • For maximum control, delay establishment to determine if PERFORMANCE TIPS
regrowth from escaped underground plant parts occurs. When • Apply to small actively growing weeds
repeat treatments are necessary, sufficient regrowth must be
attained prior to application. • Apply in clean water
• Desirable turfgrasses may be established following the above • Do not apply in hard water (use a softener such as AMS)
procedures. • Applications to weeds under stress may not provide
acceptable control
• In high pH situations (over 6) an acidifying agent is
recommended
PRE-EMERGE RESIDENTIAL TURF SOD FARMS
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POST-EMERGE COMMERCIAL GOLF TURF
>> SELECTIVE HERBICIDE
2,4-D AMINE 600
MCPA AMINE 600
TRUSTED WEED CONTROL SOLUTIONS.
CHALLENGE 2,4-D AMINE 600
Every superintendent needs versatile go-to selective herbicides they can
rely on for effective broad-spectrum, post-emerge control of broadleaf
PCP NO. 14726 WSSA GROUP 4
weeds.
ACTIVE INGR. 2,4-D (564 g a.e./L)
NUFARM SOLUTION FORMULATION liquid
Safe to desired grasses, Nufarm’s 2,4-D Amine 600 and MCPA Amine 600
provide trusted, dependable, and economical solutions to most weed CHEM. FAMILY phenoxy-carboxylic acid
challenges in golf turf management. These phenoxy herbicides travel PACKAGE SIZE 2 x 10 L case, 200 L drum
within broadleaf plants to deliver ultimate weed elimination without RAINFAST avoid application when
affecting grass species. 2,4-D Amine 600 and MCPA Amine 600 are tough heavy rain is forecast
on many broadleaf weeds and easy on your bottom line. Plus, they are
compatible with many other herbicides, making these workhorse products APPLICATION / SEASON two
a must-have staple for your weed control program. SURFACTANT NEEDED no
REGISTERED USES
2,4-D Amine 600: lawns, parks, sod farms, and golf courses
(roughs and fairways)
MCPA Amine 600: golf course fairways and lawns
KEY SUSCEPTIBLE WEEDS CONTROLLED APPLICATION RATES AND NOTES
See product labels for complete list
2,4-D Amine 600 MCPA Amine 600 MCPA AMINE 600
Bluebur
Burdock PCP NO. 28384 WSSA GROUP 4
ACTIVE INGR. MCPA (600 g a.e./L)
Cocklebur
FORMULATION liquid
False flax
UP TO 1.9 L/Ha 833 mL/Ha CHEM. FAMILY phenoxy-carboxylic acid
Flixweed IN 100-300 L TO 2.08 L/Ha IN PACKAGE SIZE 2 x 10 L case, 200 L drum
WATER/Ha 300 L WATER/Ha
Lamb’s-quarters RAINFAST
avoid application when
SUSCEPTIBLE WEEDS: SUSCEPTIBLE WEEDS: heavy rain is forecast
0.6 to .95 L/ha. 580 to 920 mL/ha.
Mustards (except dog and tansy) APPLICATION / SEASON two
LESS SUSCEPTIBLE LESS SUSCEPTIBLE
Plantain (common) WEEDS: For harder WEEDS: For harder SURFACTANT NEEDED no
to control weeds in to control weeds in
Prickly lettuce the 2 to 4 leaf stage, the 2 to 4 leaf stage,
apply 1.0 to 1.5 L/ha. apply 1.05 to 1.8 L/ha.
Ragweeds
TOP GROWTH TOP GROWTH
Redroot pigweed CONTROL: CONTROL:
1.0 to 1.5 L/ha. 1.05 to 1.8 L/ha.
Russian pigweed Use higher rates for Use higher rate for
larger weeds, dry larger weeds, dry
Shepherd’s-purse or cold weather, or or cold weather, or
heavy infestations. heavy infestations.
Stinkweed (field pennycress)
Vetch
Wild radish
Wild sunflower
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>> SELECTIVE HERBICIDE
TRILLION
®
EFFECTIVE, ECONOMICAL WEED CONTROL
FOR TURF, INCLUDING GOLF COURSES
AND SOD FARMS.
CHALLENGE PCP NO. 27972 WSSA GROUP 4
Sod farms, golf courses and other turf growers struggle to find the right
ACTIVE INGR 2,4-D (31.0%), mecoprop-p (17.0%),
solution to tackle tough weed problems. Too many brands and products
dicamba (4.0%)
fall short of providing a winning combination of effective weed control at
a great price. FORMULATION liquid
CHEM. FAMILY phenoxy-carboxylic acid
NUFARM SOLUTION
PACKAGE SIZE
2 x 10 L jug
Trillion® turf herbicide delivers the hard-hitting answer to tough turf weeds
one jug treats 4.5 acres (at 5.5 L/ha)
including dandelion, chickweed, plantain and creeping Charlie. The
familiar Group 4 formulation provides the performance and price you RAINFAST do not spray if rain is forecast
need in easy-to-handle jugs or special order totes. APPLICATION / SEASON
up to two broadcast
applications
REGISTERED USES
SURFACTANT NEEDED no
Turfgrass including golf courses, sod farms, and municipal, industrial and
residential turf
WEEDS CONTROLLED APPLICATION RATES AND NOTES
BENEFITS
Bedstraw • Consistent broad-spectrum control of tough annual
and perennial turf weeds
Black medic (yellow clover)
TURF (OTHER THAN BENTGRASS): • Three-way active ingredient formulation provides
Buttercup On established turf, apply at the strong take-down of the toughest weeds
rate of 60 mL per 100 m2 in 10 L
of water. • Re-entry permitted once spray has thoroughly dried
Chickweed
For larger areas apply at the rate of • Weed control formulated specifically for turfgrass
Clover 5.5 L per hectare in 300 L of water.
• Excellent systemic control of emerged weeds
Daisy species (English and ground) FOR BENTGRASS:
• Non-residual control leaves options open
Apply at a half rate –
Dandelion 30 mL per 100 m2 in May or late • Convenient packaging options
August and September.
Devil’s paint brush Use 20 L of water per 100 m2. PERFORMANCE TIPS
Slight yellowing will occur but will • For best results apply when weeds are growing quickly
Ground ivy (creeping Charlie) disappear after about 1 week.
• I f weed populations do not warrant a broadcast
Heal-all Do not overdose bentgrass as application, consider spot treatments that target only
damage or kill may occur. Make weedy areas
Ironweed sure correct rate is applied to the
whole area treated. • Grass seed can be safely sown 1 to 2 weeks after
Knotweed application at recommended rate
When spraying bentgrass use
only a one nozzle sprayer. Make • Do not water turf within 24 hours of application
Plantain sure spray application does not
• Do not apply to newly seeded lawns until after third
overlap or excess material will be
Poison ivy mowing
applied to overlapped areas and
damage is more likely to occur.
Ragweed TIMING
• May and early June, and late August and September
Shepherd’s-purse
• Apply when weeds are actively growing and not
under stress
PRE-EMERGE RESIDENTIAL TURF SOD FARMS
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POST-EMERGE COMMERCIAL GOLF TURF
>> SELECTIVE HERBICIDE
VELOCITY SP ®
THE ONLY POST-EMERGENT HERBICIDE
THAT SELECTIVELY REDUCES ANNUAL
BLUEGRASS POPULATIONS.
CHALLENGE
Annual bluegrass (Poa annua), commonly known as Poa, is found on many PCP NO. 28833 WSSA GROUP 2
golf courses and has a number of attributes that make it unappealing to
ACTIVE INGR. bispyribac sodium (76.1%)
turf managers. There are many ecotypes of annual bluegrass that each
grow at different rates and when mixed with creeping bentgrass can FORMULATION water-dispersible granule
contribute to uneven playing surfaces, create management challenges CHEM. FAMILY pyrimidinyl(thio)benzoate
and increase overwintering risks. Transitioning annual bluegrass out of
PACKAGE SIZE
5 x 56.7 g soluble packets (one case)
fairways and tees can be a tough task.
one packet treats 18 acres (at 31 g/ha)
NUFARM SOLUTION RAINFAST avoid application when
Velocity® SP herbicide is the best way to convert Poa-infested turf back heavy rain is forecast
to creeping bentgrass. A post-emergent herbicide, Velocity gives golf APPLICATION / SEASON
do not apply more than
course superintendents an effective way to make a gradual transition a total of 370.8 g/ha
from annual bluegrass infested turf to pure stands of creeping bentgrass. per season
In addition, Velocity provides secondary benefits by suppressing dollar SURFACTANT NEEDED no
spot and controlling other pesky broadleaf weeds.
REGISTERED USES
Golf course and sod farms – creeping bentgrass, Kentucky bluegrass,
perennial ryegrass, and tall fescue
BENEFITS
• The only option available in Canada for golf courses
and sod farms to remove annual bluegrass
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES • Selectively reduces the presence of Poa with certain
• Use lower rates and wider application interval for slowest conversion species of turf including creeping bentgrass, perennial
ryegrass, Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue
• Vary your spray patterns to reduce overspray into Kentucky bluegrass collars
• Part of a programmed approach to gradually
• Dollar spot suppression at 31 g/ha rate and higher transition Poa-infested turf back to pure stands
• Establish small marked plots and take photos of the same areas all season • O ffers suppression of dandelion, white clover, and
long to monitor species population shifts dollar spot
• I f you have difficultly reestablishing divots from seed while using Velocity
TIMING
reduce the rate and increase number of application to offset the lower rate • Apply May 15 - October 15 once daily temperatures
(example, instead of 31 g applied every 28 days, modify to 16 g every 21 days) reach 21°C
• Don’t make applications if soil is at field capacity or heavy rain is forecasted
within 24 hours
POA BENTGRASS
GROWTH
APPLY VELOCITY
JANUARY MAY 15 TO OCT 15 DECEMBER
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ANNUAL BLUEGRASS TRANSITION PROGRAMS
Golf course superintendents and sod growers have options for using Velocity® SP Herbicide
to effectively transition annual bluegrass out of turf, with several updates to the product’s
label on rates and timing.
Label updates provide added flexibility for rates and timing, as part of a planned program
to convert Poa-infested turf back to creeping bentgrass, perennial ryegrass, Kentucky UNTREATED
bluegrass or tall fescue.
• Extended application window from May 15–October 15, adding one more month for fall
application
– Apply once daily high air temperatures reach 21°C consistently
– Don’t apply if freezing air temperatures are predicted within 3 days of application
• 16 g/ha rate designed for annual bluegrass reduction only VELOCITY >> 31 G/HA
• Options for application interval timing, depending on the transition program used,
including 5–10, 14, 21 and 28 day intervals Wade Hampton Golf Course. Velocity applied at 31 g/ha.
Pictures taken 14 days after fourth application.
FIVE PROGRAM OPTIONS PROGRAM RATES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
SEEDHEAD SUPPRESSION >> VELOCITY APPLIED TWICE
CREEPING BENTGRASS AND PERENNIAL RYEGRASS PROGRAMS
PROGRAM 1 • 16 g/ha every 21 to 28 days throughout the summer
Slow Steady Removal of • In the fall, one application of 31 g/ha as late in the season as
Small Poa Seedlings possible (without getting into freezing temperatures)
• 31 g/ha application – two applications in spring and
PROGRAM 2 two applications in fall on a 14-day interval
Conversion Over 4 Years - • You’ll see a dramatic reduction in Poa (expect a minimum
4 Applications Per Year of 75% over that time) in 4 years
• Some yellowing to bentgrass may occur at 31 g/ha rate
• 31 g/ha every 7 to 10 days
PROGRAM 3
Complete Removal in • Use only when complete removal of Poa is acceptable
One Season • Some yellowing to bentgrass may occur at 31 g/ha rate
Michigan State University. Velocity applied at 31 g/ha
• 93 g/ha four times every 14 days September 1 and October 1.
PROGRAM 4
Quick Removal of • Use for light infestations ( 31 G/HA
KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS AND TALL FESCUE PROGRAM
• 16–31 g/ha every 7 to 14 days
• Begin early in the season – based on temperature and timing
• Shorter mowing height will increase the tolerance of
PROGRAM 5
Kentucky bluegrass
• Rates less than 31 g/ha greatly help to reduce any negative effects
on all cultivars of Kentucky bluegrass
Michigan State University. Velocity applied monthly at 31 g/ha
beginning on May 18. Pictures taken on August 24.
PRE-EMERGE RESIDENTIAL TURF SOD FARMS
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POST-EMERGE COMMERCIAL GOLF TURF
>> FUNGICIDE
AFFIRM™ WDG
A PROVEN LEADER IS NOW AVAILABLE IN CANADA.
MANAGE BASAL ROT ANTHRACNOSE AND RHIZOCTONIA
DISEASES WITH AFFIRM’S UNIQUE MODE OF ACTION.
CHALLENGE PCP NO. 32920 FRAC NO. 19
Managing turfgrass disease and disease resistance development are
both of high importance. When many of the products available to ACTIVE INGR. polyoxin D zinc salt (11.3%)
control troublesome disease work through the same mode of action, it FORMULATION water-dispersible granule
can be difficult to create a fungicide rotation program that works well at
CHEM. FAMILY polyoxins
tackling the disease and managing development of resistance. Canadian
superintendents need additional products with unique FRAC numbers to PACKAGE SIZE x 1.09 kg bag
3
include in their programs. one bag treats 1 acre (at 27 g/100 m2)
RAINFAST
avoid application when
NUFARM SOLUTION heavy rain is forecast
Now available in Canada, Affirm™ WDG fungicide offers a unique mode
APPLICATION / SEASON three
of action to control many tough turf diseases while helping to mitigate
disease resistance development. Affirm has been a proven leader in the SURFACTANT NEEDED on-ionic surfactant for
n
United States, delivering excellent control to anthracnose and rhizoctonia root diseases
diseases. In Canada, superintendents can also count on Affirm for Waitea
patch control and snow mould suppression. Plus, Affirm may be tank mixed
with Tourney® for increased dollar spot control.
REGISTERED USES
Turfgrass on golf courses, sod farms, commercial and industrial lawns
– creeping bentgrass, creeping fescues, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial BENEFITS
ryegrass, and Poa annua, plus outdoor ornamentals • Unique FRAC 19 offers a new tool for disease resistance
management rotation programs
APPLICATION
DISEASES RATES APPLICATION • Controls all rhizoctonia diseases, anthracnose, and
CONTROLLED NOTES suppresses grey and pink snow mould
g / 100 m2
• Works through contact and translaminar activity for up
Apply in 6–8 L of water per 100 m2 to 14 days of control
Anthracnose
on 14-day interval.
• Tank mix compatible, good partner with Tourney for
Brown ring patch/ 27 Preventive and curative use: Apply when control of listed diseases and dollar spot
Waitea patch conditions favour disease development
or turf has a history of disease and at first • E xcellent rotation partner for managing resistance to
Red thread appearance of disease symptoms. SDHI and DMI fungicides
Brown patch Apply in 6–8 L of water per 100 m2 PERFORMANCE TIPS
on 14-day interval.
27 • Combine with a DMI fungicide for best control of an
Leaf spot and Preventive use: Apply before disease anthracnose and dollar spot mix
melting out symptoms are observed when conditions
• To prevent disease from spreading onto golf greens,
favour disease or turf has a history of disease.
Yellow patch always treat aprons and fairway approaches
Apply in 11–17 L of water per 100 m2 on • In high pH situations (8 or above) performance
7- to 14-day interval. Tank mix with non-ionic could be compromised and an acidifying agent is
surfactant applied at 130–190 mL/ 100 m2. recommended
Fairy ring
27 Preventive and curative use: Apply when
(types I and II)
conditions favour disease development
or turf has a history of disease and at first
appearance of disease symptoms.
Grey snow mould
(suppression) For snow mould suppression, apply in
27 minimum of 8 L of water per 100 m2 in fall.
Pink snow mould Reapply on 21-day interval in late fall or early winter.
(suppression)
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ANTHRACNOSE CONTROL PREVENTIVE CONTROL >> % INFESTED ON BENTGRASS/POA
Although anthracnose can be found on fairways, tees, and
rough, it is most prone on golf greens and most devastating
31%
to creeping bentgrass and annual bluegrass. Anthracnose 2.5%
may develop in two forms: basal rot or foliar blight. Disease
symptoms vary greatly ranging from small, irregular spots AFFIRM WDG 27 g/100 m2 /VS/ UNTREATED
one to ten centimeters to large circular patches up to one B. Clarke, Rutgers Poa/bent green 2008.
meter in diameter. In the case of basal rot look for dark and
rotten leaf sheaths, crowns, and stolons. Foliar blight will 0.5%
start at the leaves, dying back from tips of the oldest leaves 20%
1.5%
before progressing to newer growth. Since anthracnose
is stress induced, close mowing and excessive traffic
make course greens a prime host candidate. Untreated, AFFIRM WDG August 10 /VS/
AFFIRM WDG September 1 /VS/
anthracnose may cause severe turf damage.
Jeff Sexton, Madisonville UNTREATED
Country Club, Bugwood.org J. Geunhwa, Univ Wisc 2005. Affirm WDG applied at 27 g/100 m2.
14 day treatments applied June 20, July 5, August 1 and August 15.
WAITEA PATCH CONTROL CURATIVE CONTROL >> % DISEASE
Waitea patch occurs when temperatures are around 26°C.
Temperatures around 32°C during the day often result in
more dramatic symptom patterns. This is a rhizoctonia-like 0.0% 13.8%
fungus also known as brown ring patch. The disease looks
superficially like yellow patch, which can lead to early AFFIRM WDG 27 g/100 m2 /VS/ UNTREATED
mis-diagnoses. Unlike yellow patch, Waitea patch typically Torrey Pines GC, F. Wong (UC-R) and L. Stowell (PACE). Applied May 12.
develops in asymmetrical patches. The outer edge of the
patch may turn brown but in many cases the predominate UNTREATED AFFIRM 27 G/100 M2
symptom pattern is yellow rings from 3 to 30 centimeters
in diameter. Infected areas tend to be soft and sunken as
the pathogen degrades thatch on greens. If left untreated
or treated too late, it causes a major change in the putting
surface that will take the greens a long time to recover from.
Poa green, Torrey Pines GC, San Diego CA. Brown ring patch
is caused by the fungus Waitea circinata. Two weeks after
treatment, May 26. Photo by L. Stowell
SNOW MOULD CONTROL SNOW MOULD >> % DISEASE ON BENTGRASS
GREY SNOW MOULD: Grey snow mould is usually found in
areas with the greatest snow accumulation. You’ll notice
white crusted areas of grass in which blades are dead, 2.4% 53.9%
bleached and matted together. The bleached areas
range from 7 to 30 centimeters across. A key indicator is AFFIRM WDG + TOURNEY /VS/ UNTREATED
the presence of hard pinhead-sized fungal bodies called Applied November 5 to bentgrass at 27 g/100 m2 Affirm WDG +
sclerotia. Light to dark brown in colouring, sclerotia are 11.2 g/100 m2 Tourney. Fred Vaughn, Horseshoe Valley, ON, 2013
embedded in the leaves and crown of infected grass plants.
Grey snow mould typically only damages the blades of grass. SNOW MOULD >> % DISEASE ON BLUEGRASS
PINK SNOW MOULD: Fungal spores are web-like and pile
up on the leaves of infected grasses, producing a white to
6.9% 88%
pink to salmon colour on circular patches of matted grass.
On taller-mown turf, disease patches may not be circular.
Pink snow mould does not produce sclerotia. Under severe AFFIRM WDG + TOURNEY /VS/ UNTREATED
conditions, the fungus can kill the crowns and roots of grass Applied November 15 to bluegrass at 27 g/100 m2 Affirm
William M. Brown Jr., as well as the blades. Unlike grey snow mould, snow cover is WDG + 11.2 g/100 m2 Tourney. Fred Vaughn, Barrie, ON, 2013
Bugwood.org
not necessary for pink snow mould infection.
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POST-EMERGE COMMERCIAL GOLF TURF
>> FUNGICIDE
PINPOINT ™
YOUR BEST CHOICE FOR THE FIRST
AND LAST DOLLAR SPOT APPLICATION.
CHALLENGE PCP NO. 32289 FRAC NO. 11
When summer starts, Canadian superintendents know one thing is certain,
ACTIVE INGR. mandestrobin (43.4%)
dollar spot is on its way. Superintendents currently have only a few
fungicide class options for control of dollar spot. Add the discovery of FORMULATION suspension concentrate
SDHI resistance, and it becomes even more important to rotate fungicide CHEM. FAMILY QoI - Quinone Outside Inhibitors
classes to combat dollar spot and preserve all the fungicide options
available. PACKAGE SIZE
4 x 1.77 L jug
(one jug treats 5 acres at 8.80 mL/100 m2)
NUFARM SOLUTION RAINFAST 2 hours
Pinpoint™ fungicide delivers outstanding early-season and late-season APPLICATION / SEASON four
control of dollar spot. Pinpoint provides superintendents and turf
management professionals with an excellent fungicide rotation partner SURFACTANT NEEDED no
to optimize disease management stewardship. Pinpoint’s unique and
targeted active ingredient has been proven in university performance
trials, and delivers outstanding control of dollar spot, take-all patch, fairy
ring, and brown patch to help ensure a clean field of play.
REGISTERED USES BENEFITS
Turfgrass including golf courses, sod farms, lawns and landscape areas • Unique and selective activity against dollar spot
around residential, institutional, public, commercial and industrial • Excellent turf tolerance
buildings, parks, recreational areas and athletic fields
• E xcellent rotation partner for managing resistance to
SDHI and DMI fungicides
• O ptimized for early through late season dollar
spot control
APPLICATION
DISEASES RATES PERFORMANCE TIPS
INTERVAL APPLICATION NOTES
CONTROLLED
• Pinpoint is most effective when applied prior
mL / 100 m2
to infection
Begin application when conditions
Brown patch 9.86 14 days • For optimal disease control, use Pinpoint in a regularly
favour disease development.
scheduled spray program, and in combination/rotation
Use preventively. Begin application with other fungicides that have different modes of
Dollar spot 5.4–9.86 14–21 days when conditions favour disease action and are effective against dollar spot
development.
• Using Pinpoint as the first dollar spot treatment of the
Begin applications when the season gives the best control to fight resistance
Fairy ring 9.86 14 days
disease first appears.
• Apply 8–16 L of spray solution per 100 m2 per label
directions, lower water volumes require proper nozzle
Rust Begin application when conditions
9.86 14 days selection and calibration to ensure plant coverage
(suppression) favour disease development.
and efficacy
Take-all Begin application when conditions • Use a non-ionic spreader if needed for adequate
9.86 14 days
patch favour disease development. coverage
• Make sure sprayer is properly calibrated (flow, nozzles,
pressure, and speed) and inspect and change nozzles
per manufacturer’s recommendation to ensure
consistent delivery
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Dollar spot is a foliar turfgrass disease ‘CRENSHAW’, DR. BRUCE MARTIN, CLEMSON UNIVERSITY (2012)
that infects susceptible grasses in spring
once night temperatures remain above
10°C and heavy dews from warmer day
temperatures create prolonged periods
of leaf wetness. Symptoms will appear late
spring or early summer leaving white or
light tan lesions on affected leaves. Dollar
spot forms small silver dollar sized spots on
closely mowed turf such as course greens.
Without treatment, infected spots may kill
grass to the soil surface and multiple spots
UNTREATED PINPOINT 8.80 ML/100 M2
may merge into large blighted areas.
28 DA 4th application - August 22, 2012
DOLLAR SPOT CONTROL DOLLAR SPOT CONTROL ON CREEPING BENTGRASS GREEN
% SEVERITY, SYMPTOMS/PLOT INGUAGIATO, UCONN 2017
40
30
20
10
JUN JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG
7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23
UNTREATED /VS/ PINPOINT 8.80 ML/100 m2 UNTREATED PINPOINT 8.80 ML/100 M2
R. Latin, Purdue 2016. 14 day treatment interval
Applied Jun 8 and 22, Jul 6 and 20, Aug 3 and 17.
DOLLAR SPOT CONTROL DOLLAR SPOT CONTROL ON CREEPING BENTGRASS FAIRWAY
# DISEASE INCIDENCE/PLOT INGUAGIATO, UCONN 2017
600
500
400
300
200
100
JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP
17 24 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 2
UNTREATED /VS/ PINPOINT 8.80 ML/100 m2
Inguagiato, UConn 2016. Creeping bentgrass fairway at UNTREATED PINPOINT 9.86 ML/100 M2
Plant Science Research and Education Facility, Storrs, CT. 21 day treatment interval
Initial application on June 1.
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POST-EMERGE COMMERCIAL GOLF TURF>> FUNGICIDE
TOURNEY
®
EXCEPTIONAL BROAD-SPECTRUM CONTROL OF TOUGH
TURFGRASS DISEASES FROM ONE OF THE MOST ACTIVE,
LOW USE RATE FUNGICIDES ON THE MARKET.
CHALLENGE PCP NO. 30928 FRAC NO. 3
Maintaining top quality turf is a tough job. Every season brings new disease
ACTIVE INGR. metconazole (50.0%)
challenges for sod farmers and superintendents. In the high value turfgrass
market, diseases pose one of the biggest challenges, leaving growers FORMULATION water-dispersible granule
looking for options for broad-spectrum disease control. CHEM. FAMILY demethylase inhibitor (DMI)
NUFARM SOLUTION PACKAGE SIZE
4 x 2.27 kg jug
one jug treats 5 acres (at 11.2 g/100 m2)
Tourney® fungicide delivers broad-spectrum disease control for
exceptional turf quality while reducing the overall environmental load. RAINFAST 2 hours
The active ingredient, metconazole, is one of the most active and has APPLICATION / SEASON one
the lowest use rate, compared to other demethylation inhibitor (DMI)
fungicides. SURFACTANT NEEDED no
REGISTERED USES
Turfgrass on golf courses and sod farms
APPLICATION
DISEASES RATES BENEFITS
INTERVAL APPLICATION NOTES
CONTROLLED • Systemic activity works quickly to control a broad
g / 100 m2 spectrum of the toughest turf diseases
Anthracnose Use preventively when conditions • Low use rates lessen the environmental load
8.4 14 days
basal rot favour disease development.
• M ost active DMI on the market, providing fast, effective
Apply in 8 L of water per 100 m2 for
Anthracnose foliar blight and 8–16 L of water per and consistent control for 14 to 21 days
8.4 14 days
foliar blight 100 m2 for basal rot. • Works as a preventive fungicide to prevent spore
Use preventively when conditions formation and inhibit mycelial growth
Brown patch 8.4–11.2 14 days favour disease development. • Use in a regularly scheduled spray program for optimal
Apply in 8 L of water per 100 m2. disease control – and in combination and/or rotation
Use higher rates when the turf is with fungicides that have a different mode of action
Dollar spot 8.4–11.2 10–21 days under high dollar spot pressure. (not Group 3)
Apply in 8 L of water per 100 m2.
Apply as soon as possible after first PERFORMANCE TIPS
symptoms appear. Apply in 16 L of water • Apply as a foliar spray when targeting foliar diseases or
Fairy ring 11.2 21 days per 100 m2. Symptoms may take several as a drench when targeting crown and/or root diseases
weeks to disappear following
an application.
TIMING
Grey snow Apply in late fall before snow cover. Make • Spring: broad-spectrum clean up
11.2 –
mould* the application before the turfgrass enters
dormancy (usually after the last mowing of • Summer: broad-spectrum control
Pink snow the season) and before the first snow fall. • Fall: clean up
11.2 –
mould* Apply in 8 L of water per 100 m2.
• Winter: snow mould control
Use preventively when conditions favour
Summer patch 11.2 14–21 days disease development in the spring and fall.
Apply in 16 L of water per 100 m2.
Use preventively when conditions
Waitea patch 11.2 14–21 days favour disease development.
Apply in 8 L of water per 100 m2.
*For best pink and grey snow mould control, Tourney must be tank mixed with another fungicide
active on snow mould (i.e. Affirm™ or chlorothalonil)
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This guide is intended to provide a product overview. See product labels for complete details and labeled use listing.SPRING CLEANUP PROGRAM: SUMMER FAIRY RING CONTROL
A spring application of Tourney® will control up One of more than sixty different fungi can cause fairy
to six key diseases, including dollar spot, summer ring symptoms. All of these fungi feed on dead, organic
patch, basal rot and foliar blight anthracnose, matter (not grass roots) in thatch and soil. As the fungi
brown patch and Waitea patch. Tourney is thrive, the root zone becomes hydrophobic and water
xylem mobile, so a high volume spray targeting cannot penetrate. Ultimately, grass dies from the drought
soil-borne diseases also protects against foliar conditions.
disease such as dollar spot and anthracnose.
Not only is it important to use an effective fungicide against
EARLY SEASON DOLLAR SPOT CONTROL: This is the tough diseases like fairy ring, it is also important to use a
most important dollar spot spray of the season. product that persists in the soil where the fungi survive.
Early application reduces the primary inoculum
of the dollar spot pathogen, which delays the Apply 11.2 g in 16 L of water/100 m2 as soon as possible after
development of an epidemic until mid-summer the first symptoms appear.
when dollar spot naturally goes dormant.
Apply 8.4–11.2 g in 8 L of water/100 m2. Tourney
may be mixed with Pinpoint™ for exceptional
dollar spot control.
FALL APPLICATION, TWO IMPORTANT BENEFITS
FALL BEST PRACTICES STRESS RECOVERY: Over summer, higher temperatures cause
TIPS FOR REDUCING LATE SEASON TURF STRESS considerable turf stress above and below the surface –
• Adhere to fungicide programs (especially significantly weakening the plant’s root system and, in turn,
late-season) increasing turf susceptibility to disease outbreaks. SPRING
• Increase mowing heights •C
ooler temperatures alone aren’t enough to help root
• Strict water management – water deeply systems recover from the stress induced by oppressive APPLY NOW TO
and infrequently but don’t over water PROTECT STRESSED
heat and humidity. Fungicides are essential to maintain TURF + SETUP FOR
• Syringing greens and protect plant health. SPRING SUCCESS
• Use fans to improve air circulation
CLEANUP: The end of the season is time to prepare for the FALL / DISEASE SUSCEPTIBILITY
• Limit play or even close course for a
following season.
couple days
• Limit use of heavy machinery •A
late season application of Tourney cleans up many
• Increase nutrition to the plant diseases, including anthracnose and brown patch, the
• Avoid topdressing until temperatures ease final season application can also help take down inoculum
levels and reduce disease potential the following spring.
• Delay core aerification until later in the season NEXT SPRING
Apply 8.4–11.2 g in 8–16 L of water/100 m2.
SNOW MOULD / BARRIE, ON >> % CONTROL WINTER SNOW MOULD CONTROL
Snow mould occurs during periods of cold weather but
80% is not limited to snow-covered turf, as the name implies.
97% Snow mould has been observed year-round in cool, humid
84%
regions, and nearly all turfgrass species are susceptible.
80% TOURNEY 11.2 g /VS/ Snow mould can be known as Microdochium patch or
84% CHLOROTHALONIL 303 g /VS/ pink snow mould and Typhula blight or grey snow mould.
97% TOURNEY + CHLOROTHALONIL 11.2 g + 303 g Tourney fungicide is an integral component for a proven
SNOW MOULD / HORSESHOE VALLEY, ON >> % CONTROL and consistent snow mould control program.
Apply 11.2 g in 8 L of water/100 m2 in late fall.
72% 84% 95% For best performance on snow mould species, apply
Tourney in late fall, before snow cover (usually after last
84% TOURNEY 11.2 g /VS/ mow of the season), make an application in combination
72% CHLOROTHALONIL 303 g /VS/ with Affirm™ or chlorothalonil or other fungicides active on
95% TOURNEY + CHLOROTHALONIL 11.2 g + 303 g snow mould.
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POST-EMERGE COMMERCIAL GOLF TURF>> INSECTICIDE
ARENA 50 WDG ®
A SINGLE APPLICATION WORKS PREVENTIVELY AND CURATIVELY
FOR LONG-LASTING RESIDUAL CONTROL OF WHITE GRUBS
AND A BROAD SPECTRUM OF OTHER PESTS.
CHALLENGE PCP NO. 29383 IRAC NO. 4A
Grubs always get in the way. Maintaining golf courses and sod farms
ACTIVE INGR. clothianidin (50.0%)
free from grub damage has always been a challenge. Golf course
superintendents and sod farmers need an effective option for controlling FORMULATION water-dispersible granule
the damage done by the toughest turf insects like annual bluegrass weevil, CHEM. FAMILY neonicotinoid
white grubs and European crane fly.
PACKAGE SIZE
4 x 1.13 kg jug
one jug treats 5 acres (at 5.5 g/100 m2)
NUFARM SOLUTION
Arena® 50 WDG insecticide is a valuable tool for broad-spectrum insect RAINFAST avoid application when
control in turf. Arena delivers superior, consistent, season-long control heavy rain is forecast
of a broad range of insect pests. With preventive and curative activity, APPLICATION / SEASON one
Arena provides long residual grub control to save time, money and labour
SURFACTANT NEEDED no
required with multiple application products.
REGISTERED USES
Turfgrass including golf courses, sod farms, and municipal, industrial, and
residential turf (where not prohibited by provincial laws)
APPLICATION RATES BENEFITS
INSECTS CONTROLLED • Superior, long-lasting residual control of a broad
g / 100 m2
spectrum of tough soil- and surface-feeding insects
Annual bluegrass weevil 5.5–7.0 • Preventive and curative grub control
Bluegrass billbug 4.5 • Consistent results for control of turfgrass insects
• Season-long insect control with one application –
European crane fly (Leather jacket) 5.5
saves time, money and labour
Hairy chinch bug 3.5–5.0 • Superior grub control, including curative activity,
helps keep foraging animals away
White grubs (Asiatic garden beetle, European chafer,
2.5–5.0
Japanese beetle, Masked chafers, Oriental beetle) • No immediate post-application watering required
Duration of control depends on environmental factors, plant growth, dosage rate and degree of
insect infestation. PERFORMANCE TIPS
• Rate is dependent on target species and stage of
target pest
• No surfactant required
• When targeting multiple pests, make application to
earliest egg lay or adult flight
• Correct water volumes are essential for control
(4–8 L / 100 m2)
• Use a calibrated spreader to uniformly broadcast over
the treatment area
• Do not mow turf grass until after irrigation or rainfall
has occurred
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This guide is intended to provide a product overview. See product labels for complete details and labeled use listing.FLEXIBLE APPLICATION TIMING PREVENTIVE >> SPRING & SUMMER CURATIVE >> FALL
TO FIT YOUR SCHEDULE
APPLY IN SPRING, SUMMER, FALL JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Japanese beetle
Northern masked chafer
European chafer
Asiatic garden beetle
• 3rd Instar • Pupa • Adult • Egg • 1st Instar • 2nd Instar
CRANE FLY LARVAE CONTROL EXCELLENT CURATIVE CONTROL >> % CONTROL
Crane fly larvae cause significant damage to turf by feeding
on the roots of grass plants. European crane fly overwinter
as 3rd instar larva and will feed and cause damage in the 66% 80%
spring, with peak damage occurring in May and early June
from the 4th instar larva. Adults emerge and lay eggs in July
MERIT® 89.7 kg/ha /VS/ ARENA® 550 g/ha
to September. Arena works curatively and preventively to
deliver the best and the longest-lasting residual crane fly Maximum spring (curative) control was achieved
larvae control. in seven days with Arena – outperforming the
standard for curative crane fly larvae control,
APPLICATION TIMING helping to ensure healthy, better looking turf.
PREVENTIVE: In fall prior to egg hatch Products applied 5/30 and sampled 1, 3 and 7 days later.
Data is pooled result of all sample timings. Source: Curative control
CURATIVE: In spring to mature larvae, prior to pupation of European Crane Fly Larvae on Golf Course Roughs, Spring, 2006
(G51) D. C. Peck. Arthropod Management Tests, 2007.
GRUB CONTROL EUROPEAN CHAFER >> % CONTROL
Apply Arena from June 1 to July 15 for maximum flexibility and
longest residual for preventive/early instar grub control. For 77.3% 100%
superior curative control, apply in August and September.
Unlike shorter residual insecticides that require retreatment,
Arena lasts – controlling grubs that surface from below the ACELEPRYN® 455 g/ha /VS/ ARENA® 300 g/ha
Applied 8/28/06 to bluegrass/fescue mix. 0.254 cm of rain 24 hrs after
treatment zone for weeks before coming up to damage application, counts taken 10/11/06. Source: Arthropod Management
turf roots. Test, 2007, G25, Stanley R. Swier, University of New Hampshire.
APPLICATION TIMING JAPANESE BEETLE / MASKED CHAFER >> % CONTROL
PREVENTIVE: Apply spring through peak egg hatch,
beginning as early as the first adults appear 81% 100%
CURATIVE: After egg hatch or when turf damage is first
observed use upper end of rate range in post MERIT® 448 g/ha /VS/ ARENA® 315 g/ha
Applied 5/1 and 5/31. Source: “Comparison of Grub Insecticide
hatch applications. Late season applications may Efficacy by Time of Application” D. Shetlar, July, 2008. Arena data
provide suppression only taken from Arthropod Management Tests and non-published
university-conducted studies.
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SINCE 1916
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with a goal to help New Zealand’s farmers.
From New Zealand, we have grown to
serve more than 100 countries worldwide.
Today, our founders’ passion to help
growers through quality solutions and
unparalleled customer service remains
at the heart of everything we do.
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