Turf & Amenity Product guide & reference manual - Nufarm

44 Pages·2010·5.38 MB·English

Turf & Amenity Product guide & reference manual
Nufarm
Turf and Amenity
Nufarm Turf and Amenity - Welcomes You
Welcome to our Turf and Amenity Product Guide introducing Nufarm’s range of registered professional products used
within the Turf and Amenity industry.

Nufarm Turf and Amenity has created this booklet to focus on the non-crop segments of:
• Turf
• Amenity Horticulture
Nufarm Turf and Amenity is proudly part of Nufarm Australia Ltd, which has worked for more than 50 years alongside
Australians to provide solutions through a wide range of top quality products for the protection of their assets.
Nufarm is the only manufacturer of non-crop protection products in Australia with an extensive network of Regional Service
Centres. These Regional Service Centres are based in key geographical areas, which allows Nufarm to store products
closer to you, enabling them to be available in the shortest possible time.
Our products go through extensive research and development programs prior to commercial release and are specifi cally
designed to perform in the tough Australian conditions. Other companies may use overseas formulations and sometimes
these are just not up to the challenges that Australian conditions ask of them.
We hope you fi nd this resource a useful addition to your reference shelves and if you require any further information,
please contact me or visit our website www.nufarm.com.au.
Best Regards
Michael Phelan
Australasian Manager
Table of contents
No. Table Page No.
1 Fungicide Properties 13
2 Fungicide Activity Table 14
3 Fungicide Nozzle Selection Guide 15
4 Fungicide Mode Of Action Groupings 16
5 Turf Disease Information 17
6 Visual Disease Symptoms 19
7 Microscopic Disease Identification 21
8 Herbicide Properties 23
9 Herbicide Formulations & Adjuvant Development 24
10 Herbicide Weed Activity Table 25
11 Ideal Weed Germination Temperatures 25
12 Seed Production Capability of Major Weeds 26
13 Drive Knapsack Application Rates 26
14 Herbicide Turfgrass Tolerance 27
15 Herbicide Nozzle Selection 28
16 Weed Identification 29
17 Insecticide Properties 31
18 Insecticide Activity Table 32
19 Insecticide Application Guide 32
20 Insecticide Nozzle Selection Guide 33
21 Insecticide MOA Groups 33
22 Turf Insect Information 34
23 Gard Spreader Settings 35
24 Insect Identification 36
25 Adjuvant Usage Guide & Summary 37
26 Delta T Graph 40
27 Spraywise Application Made Easy 41
28 Sportsfield Dimensions 42
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Herbicides
Agritone® 750
A high loading, systemic and non-volatile formulation of MCPA. Agritone
750 will control a range of broadleaf weeds and is registered for use for a
wide variety of turf including Buffalo and can be used for both newly laid
and established situations. For optimum performance apply when weeds
are actively growing.
Active: 750 g/L MCPA - present as the dimethylamine salt
Pack Size: 5 L, 20 L, 110 L Returnable
Amicide® 625-Low
Amicide 625-Low is a low odour and non-volatile formulation of 2,4-D that
offers cost effective control of various broadleaf weeds. It contains 2,4-D
in a dual salt technology formulation and can be used for selective weed
control in lawns and playing fi elds as well as rights of way.
Active: 625 g/L 2,4-D -
present as the diethanolamine and dimethylamine salts
Pack Size: 20 L, 110 L Returnable
Broadside™
Broadside™
An effective 3-way mixture that offers economical effective weed control in
a wide variety of turf situations. Broadside contains three active constituents
giving multiple modes of action which are utilised to give rapid control of a
wide range of broadleaf weeds including Capeweed, Clovers and Oxalis spp.

Active: 280 g/L MCPA - present as the iso-octyl ester,
140 g/L bromoxynil - present as the octanoate ester,
40 g/L dicamba - present as the acid
Pack Size: 20 L, 110L Returnable
Bromicide® 200
Bromicide 200 is a proven molecule that provides excellent fast acting
broadleaf weed control in established Couch (Including Queensland Blue),
Kikuyu, Buffalo, Fescue, Bent and Ryegrass turf. Its mode of action works by
inhibiting photosynthesis and provides an excellent resistance management
tool to other broadleaf herbicides. It can be applied by either spray boom
or knapsack.

Active: 200 g/L bromoxynil - present as the n-octanoyl ester
Pack Size: 5 L, 20 L
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Bromicide® MA
Bromicide MA is a proven combination of two active constituents and like
Bromicide 200 is an excellent option for the management of herbicide
resistant weeds. Bromicide MA controls a wide range of problem broadleaf
weeds including Bindii, Oxalis, Capeweed and Creeping Buttercup in a
wide variety of established turf situations, including Buffalo Grass.
Active: 200 g/L bromoxynil - present as the n-octanoyl ester,
200 g/L MCPA - present as the ethyl hexyl ester
Pack Size: 20 L, 110 L Returnable
Daconate®
A high quality MSMA formulation which offers effective post-emergent
control of young and actively growing Summer Grass and Paspalum in
Couch. It comes with a built in surfactant system for ease of operation.

Active: 800 g/L MSMA
Pack Size: 10 L
Drive®
The latest in herbicide technology for turf, Drive gives robust post-emergent
control of Summer Grass, White Clover and effective suppression of Kikuyu.
Drive is absorbed by foliage and the roots and is translocated throughout
the plant via both the xylem and phloem. In addition to excellent weed
effi cacy Drive also has excellent safety on a wide variety of turf species and
has a low poison schedule.

Active: 750 g/kg quinclorac
Pack Size: 2 kg
Hammer®
A herbicide containing the active ingredient ‘carfentrazone ethyl’ that is used
for the improvement in the control of marshmellow and certain broadleaf
weeds when tank mixed with broadleaf herbicides such as Amicide 625
Active: 240 g/L carfentrazone ethyl
Pack Size: 1 L, 5 L
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Herbicides
Kamba® M
Where “two are still the one”. Kamba M is the tried and proven, effective
broadleaf weed herbicide for turf with over 35 registered broadleaf weeds
on its label including Catsear, Creeping Oxalis, Clovers and Dandelion.
Registered for use in general turf areas along with golf and bowling greens.
It can be applied by boom and knapsack applications and comes in a variety
of pack sizes to meet every operator’s requirements.
Active: 340 g/L MCPA - present as the dimethylamine salt
80 g/L dicamba - present as the dimethylamine salt
Pack Size: 1 L, 5 L, 20 L
Rifl e® 440
Rifl e 440 offers cost effective pre-emergent control of Crowsfoot, Summer
Grass (Crabgrass) and Winter Grass, and is safe to apply on a wide range
of established turf species including Bent, Couch, Queensland Blue Couch,
Kikuyu, and Buffalo. Rifl e 440 is also classifi ed as having a Group D
herbicide mode of action and is a good resistance management tool for
Winter Grass.
Active: 440 g/L pendimethalin
Pack Size: 20 L, 110 L Returnable
Roundup®
The original glyphosate formulation. A fully systemic non-selective, non-
residual, and non-volatile herbicide for the control of emerged annual and
perennial grasses and broadleaf weeds. Suitable for a variety of application
techniques including knapsack or hand-held gun, low volume, cut stump
and stem injection applications.
Active: 360 g/L glyphosate – present as the isopropylamine salt
Pack Size: 1 L, 5 L, 20 L
Roundup Biactive®
Roundup Biactive is a special Roundup formulation with a built-in ‘aquatically
approved’ surfactant. Roundup Biactive controls many aquatic weeds, as
well as an extensive range of unwanted grasses, broadleaf weeds, brush
weeds and woody weeds that the original Roundup controls.
Active: 360 g/L glyphosate – present as the isopropylamine salt
Pack Size: 5 L, 20 L, 110 L Returnable
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Roundup PowerMAX®
Roundup PowerMAX is the high load one drum knockdown herbicide, which
means that users can spray more area with one drum. It is fully loaded with
a unique surfactant system, which also means no need to purchase or mix
wetting agents, oils or acidifi ers.
Active: 540 g/L glyphosate - present as the potassium salt
Pack Size: 20 L, 110 L Returnable, 500 L Returnable, 1000 L Returnable
Sempra®
A proven cost effective performer for the selective post-emergent control of
Nutgrass and Mullumbimby Couch. Sempra can be used in a wide variety
of turf situations including Bent, Buffalo, Carpet, Couch and Kikuyu and
can be applied by boom or by spot spraying.
Active: 750 g/kg halosulfuron-methyl
Pack Size: 100 g, 500 g
Weedmaster® Duo
Weedmaster Duo is an innovative Dual Salt Technology glyphosate
formulation. Developed for enhanced penetration, better compatibility
with other herbicides, and approved for aquatic weed control. Registered
for various application techniques including knapsack or hand-held gun,
low volume, cut stump, stem injection, and boom applications. It is also
available in a wide range of pack sizes to meet any operator’s requirements.
Active: 360 g/L glyphosate -
present as the isopropylamine and mono-ammonium salts
Pack Size: 1 L, 5 L, 20 L, 110 L Returnable
Fungicides
Corvette® Liquid
A locally systemic fungicide that offers both curative and preventative action
against a range of turf diseases, including Fusarium, Brown Patch and
Helminthosporium. Corvette Liquid contains the well known active, 250 g/L
iprodione, and is formulated as a unique co-formulation of an emulsifi able
and suspension concentrate which aids in providing rapid diseases control.
Active: 250 g/L iprodione
Pack Size: 5 L, 20 L
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Fungicides
Corvette® Flowable
A locally systemic fungicide that offers both curative and preventative action
against a range of turf diseases, including Brown Patch and Spring Dead
Spot. Corvette Flowable contains, 500 g/L iprodione, and is a water based
formulation which allows for easy placement into the turf root zone.
Active: 500 g/L iprodione
Pack Size: 5 L, 20 L
Penncozeb® 750DF

The active in Penncozeb 750DF, mancozeb, is a multi site mode of action
protectant fungicide, used for the preventative control of the key turf diseases
Fusarium, Brown Patch and Helminthosporium. Penncozeb 750DF is a low-dust
dry mancozeb fl owable formulation with a proven record of safer handling,
excellent compatibility and excellent infi eld performance. For optimum results
apply product thoroughly to the turf in a regular spray program.
Active: 750 g/kg mancozeb
Pack Size: 20 kg
Penncozeb® 420SC

Penncozeb 420SC is a liquid mancozeb formulation known as a suspo-
emulsion. It is termed an “effi cient” formulation of mancozeb, as disease
control is achieved at active ingredient rates lower than traditional
mancozeb formulations. It also offers the “liquid convenience” being easier
to handle and use than dry fl owable formulations.
Active: 420 g/L mancozeb
Pack Size: 20 L, 200 L
Thiram® 600
Thiram 600 is a cost effective formulation of Thiram. It is a contact fungicide
offering preventative action on Brown Patch, Helminthosporium, Fusarium
Patch and Damping Off
Active: 600 g/L thiram
Pack Size: 20 L
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Throttle® 500
Throttle 500 is a cost effective propiconazole formulation. It is a high
quality systemic fungicide offering both preventative as well curative
action. Registered for the control of Dollar Spot in Bent and Queensland
Blue Couch as well as Spring Dead Spot in Couch. Packaged in a wide
range of pack sizes to meet any operator’s requirements.
Active: 500 g/L propiconazole
Pack Size: 5 L, 20 L
Unite® 720
Unite 720 is based on the well-known fungicide active, chlorothalonil, and
is a multi site mode of action, protectant fungicide. Registered in turf for
effective preventative control of Dollar Spot, Brown Patch and Grey Leaf
Spot. The Unite 720 formulation has been specifi cally developed with a
fi ne particle size and with an improved adjuvant system, helping give the
product superior coverage and enhanced rainfastness capabilities.
Active: 720 g/L chlorothalonil
Pack Size: 10 L
Insecticides
Mallet®
Mallet has the chloronicotinyl insecticide active, imidacloprid, and gives
effective control in turf of African Black Beetle, Argentinian and Pruinose
scarabs and Larvae of Billbug. It offers extended residual activity in the
soil giving the product a fl exible application timing and season long
control. Mallet is also formulated as a high quality suspension concentrate
formulation with no noticeable odour. Also registered for various sucking
insect pest in ornamentals and for Elm Leaf Beetle control.
Active: 200 g/L imidacloprid
Pack Size: 1L, 5 L
Chlorpyrifos 500EC
A broad-spectrum economical insecticide that provides rapid knockdown
with some residual activity. Registered to control a wide variety of insects in
turf including, Argentine Stem Weevil, African Black Beetle, Black Headed
Cockchafer, Funnel Ants and Crickets.
Active: 500 g/L chlorpyrifos
Pack Size: 5 L, 20 L
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Insecticides
GARD®
A granular insecticide that exhibits outstanding long term control of Argentine
Stem Weevil, Funnel Ants and Mole Crickets in recreational, domestic and
commercial turf. The active in Gard, fi pronil, is exclusive to Nufarm for the turf
industry and offers a unique mode of action. The Gard formulation is applied in
granule form and has an excellent toxicological and environmental profi le.
Active: 1 g/kg fi proni
Pack Size: 15 kg
Adjuvants
Spraymate® Activator®
Activator is a blend of highest quality surfactants in combination with
fatty acids and anti-foaming agents. It can be used whenever a non-ionic
surfactant is recommended on pesticide labels. Its key advantages over
other non-ionic adjuvants include reduced foaming and neutral impact on
droplet size.
Active: 900 g/L non-ionic surfactants
Pack Size: 5 L, 10 L
Spraymate® Bond
A high quality sticker, deposition and retention agent for use with contact or
protectant type fungicides or with ingested insecticides. Bond helps improve
the adherence of spray droplets and protects them against wash off by rain
or sprinkler irrigation.
Active: 450 g/L synthetic latex
100 g/L alcohol ethoxylate
Pack Size: 10 L
Bonza™
A specially formulated blend of paraffi nic oil, fatty acid penetrants and
nonoxynol surfactant to enhance the wetting, spreading and uptake with
systemic herbicides. Bonza will also aid in, improved wetting and spreading
of herbicides and agricultural chemicals, help modify spray droplet quality,
and preserve droplet survival.
Active: 450 g/L paraffi nic oil
259 g/L fatty acids and fatty acid derivatives 91 g/L nonoxynol
Pack Size: 20 L
Spraymate® Chemwet 1000
Chemwet 1000 is a high quality concentrated non-ionic general purpose
surfactant. Chemwet 1000 reduces surface tension of the spray solution
and improves wetting and spreading on waxy leaf surfaces. At high rates it
can also aid in the uptake of systemic chemicals such as glyphosate.
Active: 1000 g/L alcohol alkoxylate
Pack Size: 5 L, 20 L
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