Golfdom, October 2012

The Company Line NEW PRODUCTS FOR SUPERINTENDENTS 38 Golfdom October 2012 Granular fertilizer Contec DG dispersing granular fertilizer from The Andersons eliminates up to 40 percent nutrient loss from mower pickup compared to traditional granular products the company states Designed for application with conventional rotary spreading equipment Contec DG shows results quickly after coming into contact with water and is well suited for close cut high density greens and tees According to the company it improves nutrient delivery to roots as well as turf density color and quality from green to green AndersonsTurf com Get the IMPERMEABLE barrier Featuring the NEW Air Flow System Not just another Turf Cover Minimizes temperature fluctuations Protects from ice damage crown hydration and desiccation Lightweight and durable for years of easy installation storage www GreenJacket com gdm 888 786 2683 Actual user photos not retouched Irrigation app Ewing Irrigations new app for both Apples iPhone and Google Android based smartphones allows professionals to quickly locate the nearest Ewing branch by providing driving directions find the square footage of an area convert measurements quickly for length volume weight area and temperature and save time on calculations for precipitation rates run times voltage drop and more Ewing1 com Nitrate reduction SN14 from Biodiversity Products cuts nitrates by 25 percent states the company It supplies the missing form of nitrogen that turf needs but doesnt have According to the company because SN14 is entirely soluble it will not clog drip lines or create a biofilm It immediately fixes deficient nitrogen levels through foliar application yet it does not attract insects or animals Compatible with fertilizers and micronutrients its the only form of available nitrogen that also builds soil tilth and humus In fact it contains 17 of 20 amino acids that provide other vital plant nutrients to soil microflora Gobiodiversity com Fungicide Amvac Chemical Corp s Turfcide 400 noncrop fungicide prevents soil borne diseases in turf and labeled ornamentals It also controls persistent turf diseases such as snow mold brown patch leaf spot and dollar spot For control of existing turf disease Turfcide should be used at the first sign of symptoms Applied as a soil treatment Turfcide also protects against soil borne diseases in greenhouse shadehouse nursery landscape and field grown ornamentals as well as in interiorscapes Its available in both granular and liquid formulations Amvac Chemical com Calcium enhanced fertilizer Solu Cals calciumenhanced fertilizers give turf a doubledose of vital nutrients Each formula delivers a precise amount of calcium and the right N P K ratio for fall applications One spreader pass with Solu Cal is the equivalent of two applications the company states Solu cal com Nematode control Nortica from Bayer Environmental Science contains the bacteria Bacillus firmus and is used to help manage nematodes by creating a living barrier of protection around the root In trials research showed that the new product consistently improved root growth turf quality and turf density When temperature activated the bacteria in Nortica colonize and grow around the root coating it and preventing damage caused in the J2 larval stage of all major parasitic nematodes including Sting Lance Root knot and others With its natural composition and through multiple modes of action Nortica provides consistent long lasting nematode protection Instead of killing nematodes it acts as competition for access to plant roots and interrupts the signaling responses from plant exudates It also has a negative effect on nematode eggs and J2 larvae Available in 35 lb bags as a 5 percent wettable powder it can be applied to bermudagrass greens tees fairways and roughs BackedbyBayer com Transfer pumps GoatThroat Pumps are small versatile handoperated or pneumatic operated transfer pumps that produce a constant flow with rates up to 4 gpm With operating costs of 30 anually and a cost effective life expectancy of 10 years these thermoplastic pumps are designed to fit containers and drums from 25 to 55 gal and provide for safe spill proof transfer of all commonly used herbicides wetting agents and fertilizers Containers remain upright so there is no extra handling required for drums and no chance of accidental spills Made In America the pumps meet RoHS and US FDA food safety requirements Goatthroat com