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Get Equipped: Pesticides And Fertilizers
Take a look at this assortment of pesticides and fertilizers that can improve and add value to your professional lawn care and landscaping services. Pesticides Fiesta® Turf Weed Killer From Neudorff Fiesta® Turf Weed Killer is a selective, broadleaf weed killer that leaves turf healthy and weed-free. It is used for post-emergent broadleaf weed control, as well as pre-emergent smooth crabgrass control. With active ingredient Iron HEDTA (26.52%), Fiesta produces visible same-day results even in cool weather. The product works in temperatures between 50°F-85°F, and one gallon will treat up to 10,000 sq.ft. For post-emergent broadleaf weed control, users mix 5 fl.oz. in one gallon of water. For broadcast application, users apply mixed solution at a rate of five to 10 gallons per 1,000 sq.ft. For target application, users should spray weeds to point of runoff. Repeat treatment in 3-4 weeks for best results. Using Fiesta for pre-emergent control of smooth crabgrass calls for users to begin application when soil temperatures reach 50°F-55°F. Users mix 5 fl.oz. of product in one gallon of water, and then apply five to 10 gallons of spray solution per 1,000 sq.ft. depending on weed pressure. For best results, reapply after 3-6 weeks. Vexis Herbicide From PBI-Gordon Vexis Herbicide™ Granular from PBI-Gordon Corporation is formulated to provide targeted, post-emergent control of sedges and kyllinga species, including purple and yellow nutsedge, cockscomb, and false green kyllinga. The granular formulation helps reduce off-target drift and volatility. For use on residential and commercial sites, sports facilities, and golf course ...
Get Equipped: Herbicides, Fungicides & Insecticides
Take a look at this assortment of herbicides, fungicides and insecticides that can improve and add value to your professional lawn care and landscaping services. Zylam® Liquid From PBI-Gordon The only liquid dinotefuran formulation available for the professional landscape market, Zylam Liquid is highly water-soluble, allowing for rapid plant uptake and fast insect control. Zylam Liquid works by targeting the acetylcholine receptors in the nervous system of attacking insect pests. Insects are affected both on contact and through the ingestion of treated plant tissues, resulting in the cessation of feeding. Zylam Liquid controls more than 100 chewing and sucking insects, including scale, Emerald ash borers, leaf hoppers, bagworms, mealybugs, Japanese beetles, and aphids. Zylam is also labeled to control a relatively new invasive pest causing significant damage throughout much of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic: the Spotted Lanternfly. (Note: Zylam is not registered for use in NY except to control hemlock wooly adelgid. A 24(c) Special Local Need Labeling for use in NY for control of Spotted Lanternfly on Tree-of-Heaven is in place until December 31, 2022.) Zylam Liquid offers excellent residual control, and can be used in a variety of application methods—soil drench or injection; bark banding; or foliar spray—depending upon the target insect, plant species, and application timing. Specticle® FLO From Bayer Specticle® FLO from Bayer provides superior preemergence control of many troublesome turf weeds, including annual bluegrass (Poa annua). This weed is a prolific seed producer and genetically diverse, making it difficult to control, especially as it has ...
Putting Pesticides In Place
It’s never too late to start thinking ahead when it comes to pest management strategies for your clients. Planning and preparing this fall and winter means you can proactively offer these services to your clients and fill your schedule with work in the spring. However, if pest management is something you haven’t included in your professional lawn care service offerings before, there are a few things you need to know and do before you can book and complete the work. Pesticide Basics All products that kill pests are pesticides, although, there are several categories under this umbrella that target certain types of pests. Two popular spring applications include insecticide and herbicide. According to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, insecticides, used to kill insects, can be classified as residual or non-residual. This refers to how long the insecticide remains active after application. Herbicides, used to kill weeds, are commonly referred to as pre-emergent and post-emergent. The University of Illinois Extension states that pre-emergent herbicide kills weeds as they sprout from seeds, and post-emergent is used to control existing weeds. Pesticides come in many different forms, including sprays, gels, dusts, and baits, but none are a single-solution treatment. “It’s important to understand your targets,” says Bob Mann, agronomist and director of state and local government relations for the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP). “Not only do you need to know which type of pest you’re treating, the pesticide you use can vary based on season, your geographic location, and also ...
