The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an interim decision on the herbicide glyphosate. They have received pushback from environmental groups. read more
Nufarm launched a new non-selective herbicide which is approved in 42 states, including the most recent additions of Indiana, Maine, Rhode Island and Hawaii. The product, Cheetah Pro, offers post-emergence control on the toughest weed and grass challenges, including those resistant to glyphosate and other herbicide classes. Its mode of action works quickly to control undesirable plant vegetation around ornamental trees, shrubs... read more
PBI/Gordon will run an early order program from October to January on select herbicides and fungicides. To qualify, turf professionals must purchase a minimum of $1,500 of qualifying products from a PBI/Gordon distributor between Oct. 1 and Jan. 15. Additional rebates are available for orders placed prior to Oct. 31. Fifteen products qualify for the early order program, including Segway Fungicide SC, Kabuto Fungicide SC, SpeedZone... read more
Civitas weedfree brand concentrate Civitas Recently approved in California, this hybrid selective herbicide is free of offensive odor. Its microtechnology delivery system penetrates most weeds, resulting in less active ingredients required to kill weeds down to the root, the company says. Tribute Total Bayer Tribute Total provides postemergent control of Poa annua, goosegrass, dallisgrass, Virginia buttonweed, doveweed and sedges, as well... read more
Early-season herbicide applications can help LCOs get on top of the heavy spring workload. For Mark Leahy, spring is his busiest, most stressful time of year for one main reason: the weather. “If the weather would cooperate, spring wouldn’t be so stressful,” says Leahy, president of Blades of Green, a $5.3-million company in Edgewater, Md. “It all depends on Mother... read more
See what type of herbicides lawn care professionals across the country choose for various turf types. Lee Kral Lawn Service Manager, Mountain High Tree & Lawn Location: Lakewood, Colo. Turf types: Kentucky bluegrass/ryegrass mix, fine fescue, creeping red fescue, tall fescue Preemergent: Liquid Postemergent: Liquid Trade tip: “It’s far more about results than cost for me because it costs more... read more
