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A broad spectrum foliar fungicide with both contact and systemic properties for the moderate control of Fusarium Patch (Microdochium nivale), Dollar Spot (Sclerotinia homoeocarpa) and Anthracnose (Colletotrichum graminicola) on golf courses (greens and tees). Approval for use in Ireland only.For information on using Ascernity in the UK, please refer to the Ascernity UK listing.

New Syngenta R&D has highlighted how biocontrols can add an effective integrated strategy alongside conventional chemistry, to get the best overall results.

 GreenCast Tech NotesDr Ruth MannSTRIVolume 1, Issue 1 - June 2007Time to think about dollar spot controlSpring arrived early this year, although April showers have been a month late. The temperatures are beginning to rise and it is coming to that time of year when dollar spot symptoms may become apparent.Click here for GreenCast details of dollar spotThere have already been outbreaks in the South of England, although over the past few years the end May/beginning of June generally seemed to be when most Course Managers began to see the symptoms appear. Proactive management is the key to success for dollar spot control."Start control of dollar spotpreventatively, and continue through periods of conducive weather." Ruth MannDollar spot is most common where the fertility is low. Keeping the fertility low is also important to encourage the finer grass species, such as fescue, which can be particularly susceptible to dollar spot. The use of liquid feed can help to reduce the potential dollar spot infection…

 Early start for take-all patch symptomsDue to the warm spring and early summer, take-all patch symptoms were starting to be noted in early June this year, a full month ahead of when we normally see the first symptoms in Yorkshire, for example.View GreenCast details of take-all patchTake-all patch is most common on newly established golf greens, especially on sand based rootzones where the pH is more alkaline. This is due to a lack of antagonistic fungi and bacteria in the rootzone. As the profile matures, the dominance of the pathogen that causes take-all patch (Gaeumannomyces graminis) diminishes and a natural equilibrium forms.The brown rings of take-all patch can seriouslyaffect newly established greens, or turf under soil-induced stress. However, if the equilibrium is upset, G. graminis can dominate the rootzone again and take-all patch may re-emerge. I have most commonly seen this occur following the application of alkaline materials, such as lime or, in one case, where an irrigation water…

 Red thread extends to fertile turfVolume 1, Issue 3 - August 2007With the recent warm, wet weather, red thread is now widespread on many grassed areas.  Click here for GreenCast details of red threadRed thread is most common on low nutrition areas such as golf fairways, lawns and parkland. However, more recently it has been affecting areas normally considered to have sufficient fertility - such as football pitches, golf greens and bowling greens.Close inspection pf suspected red threat infection will reveal pale pinkto red needle or horn-like outgrowths. Pink flocks of mycelium(resembling candyfloss) may also be present in conducive conditions.  As red thread is traditionally associated with low fertility situations, the most common recommendation for control is an application of 8.0.0 (N.P.K) fertiliser.With so much rain through June and July, it is possible that swards are suffering from lower fertility than would be expected, due to previous fertiliser applications quickly being…

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Integrated Turf Management (ITM) strategies to target leatherjackets across the course can focus Acelepryn use on surfaces where it will have the greatest gain, along with a full package of beneficial nematodes, cultural controls and agronomy practices that will best mitigate pest damage on all areas.

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