Maintaining disease-free turf is one of the toughest challenges professional turf managers face in Australia’s diverse and demanding climate. From the relentless attack of ectotrophic root-infecting fungi (ERI) to the unsightly damage caused by fairy ring and brown patch, turfgrass diseases can quickly jeopardise the health of golf courses, sports...

Delivering safe, reliable broadleaf weed control for parks, sportsgrounds, and public spaces. Maintaining healthy, weed-free turf across council-managed areas is a year-round challenge. Quali-Pro Crest Herbicide offers local governments a high-performing, solution for broadleaf weed control—without compromising turf quality or public safety. Powered by a dual-active formula of Fluroxypyr (Group...

INTRODUCING… POACURE Active Constituent: 240 g/L Methiozolin Group Z Herbicide (Unspecified) Application Rate: 2 – 4 L/Ha Pack Size: 500 mL For the control of wintergrass ​ PoaCure; a revolutionary herbicide (active ingredient Methiozolin) to control wintergrass (Poa) in recreational turf. PoaCure is unlike any other herbicide before it. PoaCure is slow acting...

Introduction Growth regulators like trinexapac-ethyl have long been a go-to solution for controlling excessive turfgrass growth, promoting a denser sward, and improving overall turf quality. However, not all formulations of trinexapac-ethyl are created equal. Marvel 175EC growth regulator offers significant advantages over traditional EC formulations, addressing some of the key...

Introduction During the winter of 2017/18 Winter Fusarium (Microdochium nivale formerly Fusarium nivale) pressure was very high, with researchers reporting breakthroughs in several conventional fungicide treatments. Simplot treatments containing phosphite fertiliser programs showed considerable improvements in turf quality. Treatments Duraphite 12 Extreme Green 16 Ambient Plus Results The images below...

Effective strategies for proactive autumn weed management in your turf As autumn rolls on, proactive turf management becomes crucial for maintaining healthy surfaces. This approach involves preparing grass for the seasonal changes ahead. One task that can make the role of a turf manager easier is applying a pre-emergent herbicide....

Written by: Dr. Brett Morris, Technical Services Manager, Syngenta Turf and Landscape Recent weather activity across Australia brings unique challenges when managing fine turf surfaces, particularly when Leaf Spot is present. Take control of Leaf Spot with unique solutions from Syngenta.   MEDALLION® Turf Fungicide is the recommended 1st choice...

What is pythium root dysfunction and what causes pythium fungus? Pythium root dysfunction is a turfgrass disease triggered by pythium fungi. These fungi invade the roots of grass, impeding their capacity to draw in water and nutrients from the soil. When pythium infects turf, it can lead to oddly shaped...