Syngenta launched a new herbicide called Manuscript. It’s designed to provide postemergence control of weeds, such as crabgrass and dallisgrass, in certain warm-season turf species on residential and commercial lawns, according to the company. “Manuscript provides lawn care operators with a needed solution for controlling large grassy weeds, while also being easy to use,” said Lane Tredway, Ph.D., technical services... read more
For many lawn care operators (LCOs), fungicide applications are an add-on service for their customers battling turf diseases. It’s important for LCOs to stay up to speed on new products, regulations and customer expectations to ensure they are using the right products as efficiently as possible. “The fungicide market is always changing—and for numerous reasons,” says Paul Giordano, a Bayer... read more
Meridian® 0.33G and Meridian 25WG insecticides from Syngenta are powered by the active ingredient thiamethoxam to provide contact and systemic control of insects like chinch bugs and grubs. With a wide application window, Meridian offers flexible, preventive control without needing to be watered-in for up to seven days after application. Tank mixing Meridian 25WG with Acelepryn® insecticide can provide extended... read more
One application of Acelepryn® insecticide (April – mid-June) provides season-long control of white grubs, billbugs and surface-feeders like turf caterpillars. Acelepryn also controls chinch bugs and fall armyworms, and can be applied to trees, shrubs and ornamentals to help control landscape pests like Japanese beetles, webworms, lace bugs and aphids. Its environmental profile has little-to-no impact on beneficial and non-targeted... read more
To help turfgrass managers stay ahead of key weeds and diseases, Syngenta introduced soil temperature alerts, available on GreenCast Online. This allows subscribers to track soil temperatures anywhere in the U.S., receive personalized alerts on potential pest activity and access 10 years of soil temperature archives. “Soil temperature is a key indicator of conditions favorable for the development of certain pests,” said... read more
Barricade® herbicide from Syngenta offers you a guaranteed crabgrass control program. A single fall application will control next season’s crabgrass, providing maximum application flexibility. Its low solubility and volatility means it stays in the weed germination zone and won’t break down, even after heavy rain or snow. As a result, you can spread out your workload to make next spring... read more
