Golfdom, March 2018

that has continued with repeat orders in the second year of availability of the product says Marie Knox nematologist and director of product development for Control Solutions Inc Nimitz Pro G is extremely effective on lance root knot and sting nematodes Knox cautions that nematode management and control is not as simple as treating an aboveground pest She explains that nematodes live in an unseen world Populations fluctuate throughout the growing season and counts arent as reliable as anyone would like Marie Knox Monitoring turf response focusing on damaged areas that fill in increased root growth and overall improved turf vigor is key to determining the effectiveness of a Nimitz Pro G application program she says In general it takes two to four weeks after making the first Nimitz Pro G application before the turf starts to show signs of recovery The turf needs time to respond before signs of recovery are seen Find more information on the use of Nimitz at Nimitzpro com The general recommendation for applying Nimitz Pro G is to make three to four applications at 60 lbs to 80 lbs product per acre with each application one month apart A complete Nimitz Pro G program totals 240 lbs per acre applied over a three to four month period Superintendents see the best results when turf is actively growing and soil temperature at a 2 inch depth is at least 55 degrees F Creeping bentgrass may be sensitive to Nimitz Pro G so dont apply more than 60 lbs of product per acre Spreader calibration TODE TROUBLE is important for applying the proper amount For Nimitz Pro G to be most effective Knox recommends applying it to actively growing turf not overlapping small gaps between spreader passes will not affect efficacy and are preferred to overlap and watering in with 025 inches of water Begin watering immediately after application with 01 inch You may apply the remaining 015 inches in two to three cycles over the next two hours Knox says aeration prior to Nimitz Pro G application is not necessary but can help move Nimitz Pro G into the root zone Nimitz has no effect on honey bees and there is no reentry interval restriction Knox adds that Nimitz has no negative impact on fungi bacteria and beneficial soil micro fauna so superintendents may use it in programs that apply beneficial biological organisms G Get tougher turf up here By controlling nematodes down here Divanem nematicide delivers excellent turf quality through proven broad spectrum control including sting ring lance and root knot nematodes The innovative formulation moves quickly into the soil where nematodes are most active and provides drought tolerance and quicker recovery from stress Get stronger healthier turf from the ground up Visit GreenCastOnline com Divanem to view trial results NematodeKnowledge 2018 Syngenta Important Always read and follow label instructions Some products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties Please check with your state or local extension service to ensure registration status Divanem is a Restricted Use Pesticide Divanem GreenCast the Alliance Frame the Purpose Icon and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company MW 1LGG8008 Turf AGH4 2 18 March 2018 Golfdom 29 Golfdom com