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ControllingCommon

Turf Diseases

Anthracnose, Dollar Spot & Fusarium Patch

“Mike Reece, Course Manager

Kings Norton Golf Club

I find fungicide packages give a far better disease control than using fungicides on their own especially when used as a preventative measure. “Fusarium Packages 7&9

Introduction The purpose of this booklet is to provide information and guidance on how to control the key turf diseases Fusarium Patch, Dollar Spot and Anthracnose.

This guide contains information about each disease including cultural control methods, an explanation behind the concept of tank-mixing, our trials work and our fungicide packages.

The illustration below shows the correct time to apply preventative, curative and eradicant fungicides. For information relating to these timings please refer to the fungicide package and product sections.

Always read the label and product information before use. Astute is a trademark of Pan, Chipco Green and Scorpio are trademarks of Bayer, GoGreen is a trademark of Amega Sciences, Vision Pro is a trademark of Becker Underwood, Headway, Medallion TL and Heritage are trademarks of Syngenta, K-Max is a trademark of Omex.

Mixing two or more products in the spray tank can be carried out to reduce the potential for disease resistance development. Certain tank-mixes can also improve the quality of the turf and reduce the time taken for the turf to recover from disease attack.

Fungicides are selected with different modes of action so that the resulting mixture will attack the target disease on two or more fronts. This makes it more difficult for the pathogen to develop resistance to the treatment. Tank-mixing when referring to a distributor or contractor backed tank-mix recommendation is perfectly legal provided all the label requirements are followed for the tank mix constituents and partner products.

If a manufacturer or approval holder wishes to claim enhanced activity or biological compatibility from a specific tank mix, this must be demonstrated to PSD to be allowed to be part of the label claims. This is not required when referring to a distributor or contractor backed tank-mix that does not feature on the product label.

The Fungicide Resistance Action Group (FRAG)aims to gather and interpret information on fungicide resistance and its management. Their objective is to promote practical guidance on the status and management of fungicide resistance in the UK.

Taken from the FRAG guidelines section 6:

Alternate applications of fungicides from different groups, or use recommended formulated mixtures or tank-mixes designed to help combat resistance. Use at effective doses. Lists of popular fungicides approved for use on different crops ordered by fungicide group are available online at: http://frag.csl.gov.uk.

There are two different types of ‘tank-mix’:

i) Convenience tank-mixes - The combination by the user of two or more pesticides in the same spray tank to reduce the number of spray operations. A convenience tank-mix can also occur when a product label recommends, in a ‘Compatibility’ section, that the product can be mixed with another product. Such tank-mixes must be shown to be physically and biologically compatible. The compatibility section of the label may also advise on tank-mixes which are known to be incompatible or on specific mixing instructions to be used with compatible mixes.

ii) Positive tank-mixes - The combination by the user of two or more pesticides in the same spray tank to obtain better pest control than if the products were applied alone.

A positive tank-mix occurs when a product label recommends a mixture to give an enhanced effect when the tank-mix is used (eg. to control additional pests; to reduce the application rate of one or more of the products).

We are dealing with Convenience tank mixes. There is no need to prove efficacy and in-fact there is no need to prove the tank mix will work, just ‘shown to be physically and biologically compatible’. There is nothing illegal about reducing rates but it is illegal to go over the maximum label dose rate.

Tank-mixing An explanation and guide

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Sherriff Amenity, backed by our parent company Agrovista UK, are at the forefront of practical solutions for turf management. Our trials and research programmes at the STRI along with other independent research organisations are at the vanguard of technical turf care and specialise in the development of innovative technology to solve everyday problems in a practical way.

To maximise the control and longevity of a product, it must be used in a sustainable and controlled manner, protecting the environment and also the product. No other amenity distribution company has committed more resources into researching technical programmes and product efficacy ensuring high-quality, clean and safe turf surfaces can be produced and maintained.

STRI Trials An introduction

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Fusarium PatchMicrodochium nivale

Fusarium Patch (Microdochium nivale) is the most common and widespread disease in managed amenity turf in the UK, it can be exceptionally damaging to most grass species, causing unsightly scarring of the sward and reducing the aesthetic appearance and trueness of the playing surface.

Fusarium Patch affects over 98% of golf courses and bowling greens. When the disease is very active or when grass growth is slow or at a standstill, it is essential that immediate steps are taken to control the outbreak by careful use of an appropriate fungicide.

Symptoms

Orange-brown patches 2.5-5 cm across, increase in size as the disease progresses. Active patches on turf have a distinctive ginger appearance and, when viewed early in the morning, creamy white mycelium resembling cotton wool can be seen in the centre and towards the outer edge of the patch. Grass in active patches is often slimy.

Once the disease has been effectively controlled the scars will remain until there is sufficient grass growth to fill in. The scars have a pale straw coloured appearance and are drier to the touch with no evidence of mycelium.

The disease can often become very active under a covering of snow. As the snow melts the large disease patches (sometimes 25-50 cm across) have a bright ginger ring surrounding a pale pink/straw coloured centre. This form of the disease is known as Pink Snow Mould.

Occurrence

Fusarium can occur at any time when conditions are suitable, but especially in the spring and autumn.

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Grass species involved

Annual Meadow-grass (Poa annua) is the main species attacked but the disease will also attack Bent Grass (Agrostis spp.) especially where ‘Penncross’ creeping Bent Grass is used as a monoculture. The preference for a specific grass is diminished when the disease attacks under snow cover.

Influencing factors

Shade Humidity Alkaline surface Drainage (inefficient) Excess Nitrogen

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Fusarium PatchMicrodochium nivale

“Gareth Williams, Head Greenkeeper

Hornsea Golf Club

We had two greens affected by disease post first application, but this occurred after a very damp, mild and misty week with limited sunlight. The two greens in question were indicator greens with high poa content. All the other greens were free of disease, looking healthy and putting well with good feedback from members.

I do like the options that the packages allow, backed up by the knowledge and experience of my Sherriff Amenity representative. “

Control measures

• Identify the influencing factors from list opposite and apply remedial measures

• Improve the health of the root system by treatment with seaweed products such as SeaVolution, growth stimulants and microbial feeds

• Apply a suitable fungicide. Use a contact fungicide when grass growth is reduced in late autumn, winter and early spring. The new generation of leaf uptake systemic fungicides (systemic or trans-laminar) can be used under fairly low temperatures since they require less energy for uptake into the plant than the older type of root uptake fungicides

• Where Fusarium is a regular problem in the autumn, consider applying a preventative spray before the onset of disease

• In regions that experience regular winter snow cover, any autumn outbreaks of fusarium should be re-treated with a preventative contact fungicide (eg. Chipco Green or Medallion TL) when snow is expected, to protect the turf against the devastating effects of Pink Snow Mould

Fusarium Package 9

Introduction

Fusarium Package 1 combines the eradicant and protectant properties of the triazoles in Astute with the meso-stemic long term action of the strobilurin Scorpio, which is further enhanced by the adjuvant Velocity. The resulting mixture provides a quick acting, more reliable and longer lasting preventative treatment.

Information

Coverage: 2 Hectares

Disease: Fusarium Patch

Package Contains: 2 x 1 litre Astute 3 x 250g Scorpio 2 x 1 litre Velocity

Type: Preventative

Action: Systemic & Translaminar

Application Rate: 1 L/ha Astute 375 g/ha Scorpio 1 L/ha Velocity

Water Rate: 500 L/ha

Application Calendar:

First application Second application Extended application window

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Timings

Each application should be effective for 6 weeks.

This preventative mix should be applied at the onset of disease and throughout the growing season. This chart should be used as a guideline only. Disease pressure and weather conditions should be assessed before making any fungicide applications.

Tank-Mixing

Half fill the spray tank with water. Under constant agitation add the required quantity of each product in the following sequence: Astute, Scorpio, Velocity. Top up the tank with the remaining quantity of water.

Apply as a fine to medium spray using a 05 brown nozzle at 2 bar or Syngenta Turf Nozzles.

Fusarium Package

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“Steve Robinson, Course Manager

Moortown Golf Club

We applied fungicide Package 1 in the worst disease pressure time of year for us, which is autumn. We have poa/bent greens and they are always susceptible in September and October to Fusarium Patch particularly following our renovation week. We kept clean surfaces from disease during this period so would not hesitate to use this package again. “Fusarium Package 1

Preventative

Curative & Preventative

Introduction

Fusarium Package 3 combines the contact fungicide properties of Chipco Green with both the translaminar and systemic action of Astute which is further enhanced by the adjuvant Velocity. This results in a very potent curative and preventative treatment for Fusarium Patch during spring and autumn.

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Information

Coverage: 1 Hectare


Package Contains: 1 x 1 litre Astute 2 x 5 litre Chipco Green 1 x 1 litre Velocity

Type: Curative & Preventative

Action: Contact, Systemic & Translaminar

Application Rate: 1 L/ha Astute 10 L/ha Chipco Green 1 L/ha Velocity


Application Calendar: F M A J A S O N

Timings

This curative and preventative fungicide mix should be applied at the onset of disease and throughout the growing season.

This chart should be used as a guideline only. Disease pressure and weather conditions should be assessed before making any fungicide applications.

Tank-Mixing

Half fill the spray tank with water, under constant agitation add the required quantity of each product in the following sequence: Astute, Chipco Green,Velocity. Top up the tank with the remaining quantity of water.


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“Archie Dunn, Course Manager

Auchterarder Golf Club

I added Ferromel 20 to this package, which worked well. Auchterarder is in an area with very high disease pressure and the control period of 5-6 weeks is very good.

I am intending to use FP9 and FP4, as the next application after thaw. “

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Fusarium Package 3

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Introduction

This package brings together the reliable contact action of Chipco Green with the unique meso-stemic translaminar activity of Scorpio which is further enhanced by the adjuvant Velocity. The resulting mix will provide a good curative and preventative strategy for controlling Fusarium Patch over the autumn and winter periods.

Timings

This curative and preventative mix should be applied at the onset of disease. This chart should be used as a guideline only. Disease pressure and weather conditions should be assessed before making any fungicide applications.

Tank-Mixing

Half fill the spray tank with water. Under constant agitation add the required quantity of each product in the following sequence: Chipco Green, Scorpio, Velocity.

Top up the tank with the remaining quantity of water.


Information

Coverage: 1 Hectare


Package Contains: 2 x 5 litre Chipco Green 2 x 250g Scorpio 1 x 1 litre Velocity


Action: Contact & Translaminar

Application Rate: 10 L/ha Chipco Green 375 - 500 g/ha Scorpio 1 L/ha Velocity


Application Calendar: J F A M J A S O N DM J

“ Chris Stilogoe, Course Manager,Great Barr Golf Course

Does what it said on the ‘tin’! You know it is going to work.

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4Fusarium Package Curative & Preventative


Fusarium Packages 6,7&9

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Introduction

Providing all the benefits of Fusarium Package 4, this 2 hectare package brings together the reliable contact action of Chipco Green with the unique meso-stemic translaminar activity of Scorpio which is further enhanced by the adjuvant Velocity. The resulting mix will provide a good curative and preventative strategy for controlling Fusarium Patch over the autumn and winter periods.

Information



Package Contains: 4 x 5 litre Chipco Green 3 x 250g Scorpio 2 x 1 litre Velocity


Action: Contact & Translaminar

Application Rate: 10 L/ha Chipco Green 375 - 500 g/ha Scorpio 1 L/ha Velocity



Timings

This curative and preventative mix should beapplied at the onset of disease. This chart should be used as a guideline only. Disease pressure and weather conditions should be assessed before making any fungicide applications.

Tank-Mixing

Half fill the spray tank with water. Under constant agitation add the required quantity of each product in the following sequence: Chipco Green, Scorpio, Velocity.

Top up the tank with the remaining quantity of water.


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“Lawrence McCrory, Head Greenkeeper,

Bicester Golf & Health Club

Under high disease pressure and strong autumn growth, I felt it gave me the expected longevity and a nice even spray with good visual appearance and colour over the whole month.

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Fusarium Package 9

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Introduction

Our trials at the STRI have proved that by tank-mixing GoGreen Plus with Chipco Green, disease control was noticeably improved. Fungicide Package 6 combines these two products.

Information

Coverage: 1 Hectare


Package Contains: 4 x 5 litre Chipco Green 4 x 5 litre GoGreen Plus

Type: Curative

Action: Contact

Application Rate: 20 L/ha Chipco Green 20 L/ha GoGreen Plus


Application Calendar: J F M M J J A S N D

Timings

This curative fungicide mix should be applied at the onset of disease during the winter months.


Tank-Mixing

Half fill the spray tank with water, add Chipco Green under constant agitation, then add GoGreen Plus.

Top up the tank with the remaining water.

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“ Excellent results from all packages used. Very quick green-up and disease control. “Ian Holborn, Course Manager

Oxley Park Golf Club

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Information

Coverage: 1 Hectare


Package Contains: 1 x 1 litre Astute 2 x 5 litre Chipco Green

4 x 5 litre GoGreen Plus 1 x 1 litre Velocity

Type: Curative

Action: Contact and Systemic

Application Rate: 1 L/ha Astute 10 L/ha Chipco Green

20 L/ha GoGreen Plus 1 L/ha Velocity



Introduction

Our trials at STRI have proved that by applying a mixture of Astute, Chipco Green and GoGreen Plus together with the adjuvant Velocity disease control was noticeably improved.

Timings

This curative mix should be applied at the onset of disease during the winter months. This chart should be used as a guideline only. Disease pressure and weather conditions should be assessed before making any fungicide applications.

Tank-Mixing

Half fill the spray tank with water, under constant agitation add the required amount of Chipco Green, Astute, Velocity and finally GoGreen Plus.

Top up the tank with the remaining water.

Apply as a fine to medium spray using an 05 brown nozzle at 2 bar or Syngenta Turf Nozzles.

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“Very pleased with the Fusarium 7 results this autumn. Have re-purchased for November/December use as necessary. “Tom James, Owner/Director

TurfCare Leisure

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Introduction

Fusarium Package 8 brings together the unique action of Heritage, with the complexed iron in GoGreen Plus, optimised by the adjuvant Roller to provide a reliable and proven force against Fusarium Patch.

Timings

Each application should be effective for 6 weeks. This preventative mix should be applied at the onset of disease and through-out the growing season. This chart should be used as a guideline only. Disease pressure and weather conditions should be assessed before making any fungicide applications.

Tank-Mixing

Half fill the spray tank with water, under constant agitation add (in the following order) the required amount of Heritage, GoGreen Plus and finally Roller.

Top up the tank with the remaining quantity of water. Apply as a fine to medium spray using a 05 brown nozzle at 2 bar or Syngenta Turf Nozzles.

Information

Coverage: 1 Hectare


Package Contains: 1 x 500g Heritage 1 x 1 litre Roller 4 x 5 litre GoGreen Plus


Action: Contact & Systemic

Application Rate: 500 g/ha Heritage 20 L/ha GoGreen Plus 0.5 L/ha Roller

Water Rate: 500 - 600 L/ha

Application Calendar: J M M J J A S NA O DF

“Mark Gordon Course Manager,

Crane Valley Golf Course

I was very happy with the results gained from F9, taking into account the weather conditions we were experiencing at the time of application (very wet and mild). F9 gave us 10 weeks protection with no scarring whatsoever which is unprecedented for us.

I would have no hesitation in recommending this package to other Greenkeepers. “

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Fusarium Package 9

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Introduction

Our trials at STRI continue to underline the benefits of a 1+1=3 tank-mixing approach to fungicide use and disease control, and have again proved the benefits of combining specific nutrients and adjuvants to speed up the recovery of the turf following an episode of disease.

Information



Package Contains: 1 x 3 litre Headway 1 x 3 litre Medallion TL

8 x 5 litre GoGreen Plus 1 x 2.5 litre Vision Pro


Action: Contact & Systemic

Application Rate: 1.5 L/ha Headway 1.5 L/ha Medallion TL

20 L/ha GoGreen Plus 1.2 L/ha Vision Pro


Application Calendar: J F M A M J J S N

Timings

This curative and preventative mix should be applied before the onset of disease during the autumn/winter months. This chart should be used as a guideline only. Disease pressure and weather conditions should be assessed before making any fungicide applications.

Tank-Mixing

Half fill the spray tank with water, under constant agitation add the required amount of Headway, Medallion TL, GoGreen Plus and finally Vision Pro. Top up the tank with the remaining water.

Apply as a fine to medium spray using an 05 brown nozzle at 2 bar or Sygenta Turf Nozzles.

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“Philip Harrison, Course Manager

Dundee City Council

I look after 2 golf courses, Cair Park and Camperdown Park. Camperdown Park was sprayed on 17th August with Headway and Caird Park on 29th August with FP9. The tank-mix gave greater longevity than Headway alone.

I was delighted with this package and will use it again if needed in March. “

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Anthracnose

Symptoms

Recent research has identified two significant stages of this disease; a foliar blight that can spread rapidly during the summer months causing considerable discolouration of affected plants. Leaves of individual grass plants turn yellow, with the youngest leaves on each plant appearing red or orange.

Under conditions of high moisture during the autumn and spring, the second stage of the disease can occur when the plant rots at the base and is easy to pull from the turf. Examination of the rotting base of the plant shows extensive dark staining and sometimes black reproductive structures can just be seen with the naked eye. (Known as acervuli, these spore bearing structures are little more than the size of a pin head).

Occurrence

Can be fairly common on turf with low levels of nutrient in late summer and autumn.


Annual Meadow-grass is the main species affected in the UK but Perennial Ryegrass, Smooth-stalked Meadow-grass and Fescues have also been attacked.

Other influencing factors

Poor growing conditions, especially compacted soils where air supply to the roots is restricted.Poor fertility in the early autumn is also likely to encourage this disease.

Control measures

• Aeration designed to relieve compaction eg. hollow / solid tining, turf conditioning (pan breaking)

• Application of an appropriate fertiliser to sustain the turf into the autumn - this some times calls for reducing the application rate of the fertiliser or using liquid feeds to ‘spoon feed’ the turf

• Apply a suitable fungicide. Chemical treatments are best applied as a preventative spray or at the earliest visible sign of disease infection or if the disease appears to have become an annual problem

Colletotrichum graminicola

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Preventative

Introduction

Advanced stages of Anthracnose cannot be controlled by curative applications of fungicide, these applications will simply protect uninfected tissues and new grass growth.

It is essential to take preventative action at the earliest opportunity to control Anthracnose effectively.

Information

Coverage: 1 Hectare

Disease: Anthracnose

Package Contains: 2 x 5 litre Chipco Green 2 x 10 litre P-Kursor

Type: Preventative

Action: Contact fungicide & Systemic nutrient

Application Rate: 10 L/ha Chipco Green 20 L/ha P-Kursor


Application Calendar: J F M A M J J A S O D

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Timings

This preventative mix should be applied before the onset of disease during the autumn/winter months.


Tank-Mixing

Half fill the spray tank with water, under constant agitation add the required amount of Chipco Green, followed by the required amount of P-Kursor.


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“Andy Gough, Head Greenkeeper

Weald of Kent Golf Course

I have used Anthracnose Package 3 for the last 3 years with excellent control. I am very confident in the results achieved with fungicide packages and will definitely be using them again. “


Anthracnose Package 3

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High Risk PeriodDollar Spot

Dollar Spot is caused by the fungus Sclerotinia homoeocarpa, which is becoming an increasing problem in intensively managed sports turf surfaces. Fescues are particularly susceptible, although it may also be seen in swards dominated by Annual Meadow-grass.

Cultural methods such as dew control, shade reduction, improvement to air movement and the selection of resistant grass cultivars can play an important role in managing this disease. However it is clear that inadequate nitrogen input is a major trigger for the outbreak of Dollar Spot. Turf which is low in nitrogen is not only more susceptible to infection but also takes much longer to recover from Dollar Spot injury.

Symptoms

Small ‘straw’ coloured, bleached spots typically 10 - 20 mm in diameter; rarely much larger than this. The patches are distinct and circular but can sometimes join together forming larger spots. The diseased grass is usually dry. Close examination of individual grasses near the outer edges of the patch often reveals a dark margin separating the dead straw coloured tissue from the green bits.

Occurrence

The disease occurs in summer and autumn. It can be present alongside Red Thread/Pink Patch. Reported incidence of this disease has increased substantially in recent years.


The disease is common on turf containing Slender Creeping Red Fescue on bowling greens. Sea marsh turf, which contains a high proportion of this grass species, is particularly susceptible. The disease rarely attacks other grass species. Although occasionally reported on Chewings Fescue, its effect is not as devastating as attacks on Slender Creeping Red

Other influencing factor

In common with Red Thread / Pink Patch, this is a low fertility disease. Hence they are some-times found together.

Control measures

• Apply a suitable fertiliser to remedy nutrient deficiencies - usually nitrogen is the culprit• Apply a suitable fungicide

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Curative & Preventative

Introduction

When applied together Chipco Green and K-Max will provide the turf with an array of key benefits and also reduce sprayer operations. Dollar Spot Package 1 provides an economical, combined solution for the treatment and reinstatement of the damaging effects caused by Dollar Spot disease. This tank-mix gives rapid control of the disease whilst at the same time helping with the swift recovery of the sward from the scars left by the disease.

Information

Coverage: 1 Hectare

Disease: Dollar Spot

Package Contains: 2 x 5 litre Chipco Green 3 x 10 litre K-Max


Action: Contact fungicide and foliar applied nutrient

Application Rate: 10 L/ha Chipco Green 30 L/ha K-Max


Application Calendar: J F M M J J A S N D

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Tank-Mixing

Half fill the spray tank with water, under constant agitation add the required amount of Chipco Green, followed by the required amount of K-Max.


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“Mick Nolan Head Greenkeeper

Eden Golf Course

Top quality results from turf colour through to disease resistance. Even my few wet greens which are always susceptible to disease throughout this time have remained clear of any trace of disease.

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Product Pack App rate Cure Prev Erad Water rate AN BP DS FR FP LS R RT TA

Chipco Green 1 & 5 litre 20 L/ha 400 - 500 L/ha R - - R R -

Chipco GreenA contact fungicide with curative and preventative action against a wide range of important turf diseases on all key sports turf surfaces.

Chipco Green is approved for 6 diseases and has full approval for use on golf courses, lawns, bowling greens, cricket pitches, tennis courts and professional sports grounds/stadia.

• Market leading contact fungicide for 30 years• Cures and prevents turf diseases• Rainfast within 1 hour• Contact action - rapid control• Maximum of 4 applications per year

Contains 255 g/L (25% w/w) iprodione. MAPP 13843.


Disease controlled


Astute 1 litre 1.7 L/ha - 200 - 400 L/ha - - - - - - - -

AstuteAstute is a systemic fungicide containing two active ingredients with different modes of action.

Tebuconazole is rapidly absorbed in the leaf tissue and distributed through the plant’s transport systems whilst prochloraz (a translaminar systemic) moves through the leaf from the upper surface to the lower.

• Proven to give outstanding results• High levels of Fusarium control• Preventative and curative• Use on all areas of established fine turf• Maximum of 2 applications per year

Contains 267 g/L prochloraz and 130 g/L tebuconizole. MAPP 14897.

Product Pack Application Rate Water Rate Composition Formulation

GoGreen Plus 5 litre 20 - 40 L/ha 500 - 1000 L/ha 0.0.6 + 6 Fe Complexed liquid iron with potash

GoGreen PlusGoGreen Plus is a versatile, convenient formulation of sulphur-free complexed iron that gives extended green-up, whilst correcting iron deficiency and hardening turf against the onset of disease.

The unique complex regulates the release of iron over a longer period to give a sustained effect without the blackening some irons can cause.

• Rapid action (usually within 24 hours)• Excellent longevity (up to 6 weeks)• Even more effective in cold weather when grass growth is slow• Helps to correct any iron or potassium deficiencies • Hardens grass against Fusarium and other disease


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HeritageHeritage is an effective systemic turf fungicide providing control of Fusarium Patch, Take-all Patch, Brown Patch, Dollar Spot, Leaf Spot and Rust.

Contains 500 g/kg azoxystrobin.

• Broadest spectrum of disease control• Systemic and translaminar movement with contact action• Maximum of 4 applications per year

Disease controlled


Heritage 100g/500g 500g/ha - 125-1000 L/ha - T2 -

Applied at 15L/ha Applied at 40L/ha

Product Pack Application Rate Water Rate Analysis SG N P K N P K

K-Max 10 litre 15 - 40 L/ha 400 - 600 L/ha 11-0-39 1.58 2.6 0 9.1 6.9 0 24.3


K-MaxA high potassium fertiliser with a low nitrogen level in nitrate form, designed to discourage the soft lush growth associated with disease such as Fusarium Patch.

The ratio of nitrogen to potassium gives a product that will harden the growth and toughen the sward in all amenity situations, from fine turf grass such as golf and bowling greens to outfield sports pitches and parkland.

• A unique, super concentrated liquid sus pension in a fully water dispersible form• Made from a finely milled suspension, K-Max reduces wear on injection or spray equipment• Manufactured from a unique gel solution which is uniform and will allow a greater concentration to be created from a smaller volume, reducing mixing frequency• Includes a biocide that helps to keep spray water and equipment free of organic deposits such as algae


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Headway 3 litre 3 L/ha 250 - 1000 L./ha G G G G

HeadwayHeadway is a fast, effective double action systemic fungicide perfectly suited for use throughout the growing season - with improved performance and greater security.

The Headway combination of two outstanding active ingredients gives dual modes of action to minimise disease potential.

Headway's fast uptake and rapid systemic movement hits turf disease quickly and gives long-lasting protection.

• Double action fungicide with disease control activity from root to leaf• Fast uptake and rapid systemic moveme hits turf disease quickly and gives long-lasting protection• Cost-effective and easy-to-use combination of two world leading active ingredients• Approved for the control of key foliar and soil-borne turf diseases

Contains 62.5g/L azoxystrobin and 104 g/L propiconazole. MAPP 14396.

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Medallion TL

Disease controlled


Medallion TL 1 & 3 litre 3 L/ha - 125 - 500 L/ha - - - -

Medallion TL is a turf fungicide that delivers outstanding levels of disease control and exceptional long-term results.

Its development was inspired by naturally occurring soil organisms which stop fungi developing.

Contains 125 g/L fludioxonil. MAPP 15287.

• Contact action fungicide• Fast action knockdown of Fusarium spores on leaf, thatch and soil• Provides a long-lasting protective shield against disease• Bio-inspired Contact+ activity• Rainfast in 1 hour

Product Pack Application Rate Water Rate SG Formulation

P-Kursor 10 litre 2 - 10 L/ha 200 - 400 L/ha 1.34 Contains 4% Nitrogen, 15% Potassium and 30% Phosphoric Acid

P-KursorP-Kursor is a rapidly absorbed foliar feed that provides high levels of phosphite - a nutrient known to stimulate healthy growth and support the plant's natural defences.

The use of P-Kursor can bring dramatic improvements to turf. Results from trials have shown improved turf quality and enhanced rooting.

The benefits come from the plant’s improved ability to withstand stress conditions, allowing stronger, healthier grass to develop.

• Promotes healthy growth• Encourages deeper, healthier rooting• Relieves stress• Ideal as a tonic or as a spring starter• Wide range of tank-mix options


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Roller 1 litre 0748 100 ml/ha Spray Adjuvant

RollerA specialist adjuvant for use with products containing azoxystrobin (Heritage/Headway/Heritage Maxx).

A liquid formulation second generation super spreader, Roller reduces spray droplet surface tension to ensure the plant is evenly covered with fungicide without the risk of loss due to run-off associated with straight organosilicones.

Roller combines efficient application with exceptional safety and a low dose rate to enhance the efficacy of protectant fungicides.

• Improves leaf coverage and spread• Faster uptake for optimum performance• Reduces spray droplet surface tension

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Vision ProVision Pro is a revolutionary visual spraying aid and turf colourant that contains natural pigments (not dyes).

Applying Vision Pro in the autumn, winter and spring increases radiation absorbance and decreases reflectance meaning increased photosynthesis. The UV resistant formulation allows the product to last for up to 6-8 weeks in periods of slow growth.

• Increases turf quality and playability during periods of slow growth• Increases turf colour in the autumn, winter and spring• Highlights areas treated with plant protection products• Instant improvement to the turf appearance• Gives turf a natural appearance

Product Pack App rate Pack Coverage Water Rate

Vision Pro 2.5 litre 1.2 L/ha 2 hectares 300 - 600 L/ha


A unique adjuvant designed specifically to enhance the efficacy of fungicides.

Improves spreading, coverage, rainfastness and speeds uptake into the plant, making fungicide applications more reliable and cost effective.

Velocity

Product Pack ADJ Application rate Type

Velocity 1 litre 0697 250 ml/100 litre spray (0.25%) Spray Adjuvant

• More reliable results from fungicide sprays• Improved spreading, coverage and rainfastness• Speeds uptake into the plant

Disease controlled


Scorpio 250 g 700 g/ha - 400-500 L/ha G G - - G - G

ScorpioA strobilurin fungicide with a mesostemic mode of action, delivering highly efficient preventative and curative control of a broad spectrum of turf diseases including Fusarium Patch and Red Thread.

Scorpio may be used on established turf including golf courses, sportsfields and parks. Scorpio can be applied as part of a disease management programme.

• Unique mesostemic action• Preventative and curative activity• Effective in cool conditions• Maximum of 2 applications per year• Rainfast in 2 hours

Contains 500 g/kg (50.0% w/w) trifloxystrobin.MAPP 12293.


Head Office

Sherriff AmenityCambridge House Nottingham Road Stapleford

Nottinghamshire NG9 8AB

Tel: 0115 9390202 Fax: 0115 9398031www.sherriff-amenity.com [email protected]

Regional Offices

Sherriff AmenityPoplar ParkCliff LaneLymmCheshire WA13 0TDTel: 01925 758886Fax: 01925 756349

Sherriff AmenityThe PinesFordham RoadNewmarketSuffolk CB8 7LGTel: 01638 721888Fax: 01638 721815

Sherriff AmenityUnit P Hadrian WorksHaltwhistleNorthumberlandNE49 0EXTel: 01434 322634Fax: 01434 322873

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