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A broad spectrum foliar fungicide with both contact and systemic properties for control of Microdochium (Fusarium) Patch (Microdochium nivale), Dollar Spot (Clarireedia homoeocarpa)  pictured below, Brown Patch (Rhizoctonia solani) and moderate control of Anthracnose (Colletotrichum cereale) on managed amenity turf and golf courses. 

 A new award that will reward golf clubs which have successfully created pollen rich habitats on courses, leading to an increase in pollinating insects, has been launched by The Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI) and Syngenta. The Operation Pollinator Award 2013 will be eligible for entry by all clubs implementing the Operation Pollinator programme. The awards will raise awareness of Operation Pollinator, an international biodiversity programme driven by Syngenta, which aims to boost the number of pollinating insects by helping to provide essential habitats for feeding and nesting. Operation Pollinator guidelines and advice has been developed specifically for golf courses in conjunction with STRI.The award entries will be judged by Bob Taylor, STRI's Ecology and Environment Manager before the end of September 2013.Judging criteria includes successful habitat transition, variety of wildflowers, scale of the project and participation levels, and how effectively the club is communicating its…

Find out more about this important turf pathogen, along with Integrated Turf Management measures to help control it: What is anthracnose?Anthracnose (Colletotrichum cereale) is a turf disease pathogen that can affect turf across the UK and Ireland. It is typically viewed as the second most common turf disease, after microdochium patch.Anthracnose can affect all turf species, but is most prevalent on Poa and Fescue grasses.The pathogen can result in two types of disease: foliar blight and basal rot.How do you spot and identify anthracnose?With foliar blight infection the grass turns a tan-yellow colour in irregular patches. It is often mistaken for drought in the summer, particularly since the stress induced by drought can be a significant trigger for anthracnose to break out.  The presence of acervuli with hair-like setae is used to diagnose foliar blight under the microscope.Basal rot begins as yellowing of older leaves on individual plants. The youngest leaf may become brick…

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Spring timing is best to target weed control strategies and get good results with Overtake. Sean Loakes highlights why the product should be first choice for broad leaved weeds this season.

Sean Loakes outlines strategies to better manage fairy ring, which has become an increasingly visible challenge for many golf courses over recent seasons.

Sean Loakes provides seasonal advice to address issues with leatherjacket activity this spring.

Syngenta & ICL present an informative Summer Turf Disease Masterclass webinar.

New UK chafer grub control trials have shown great results with a strategy of Acelepryn, followed by NemaTrident B beneficial nematodes.

Key findings of the Syngenta Dollar Spot State of the Nation Survey 2023/24. report highlight the role for Integrated Turf Management actions to reduce disease outbreaks, including nutrition, rolling, moisture management and fungicide timings.