Products

Weed control mulch
Recently awarded USDA BioPrefered designation, WeedGuardPlus’s weed control mulch has 100 percent biobased content. Used in replacement for plastic weed block, the mulch is 100 percent biodegradable, all natural, OMRI-approved and made from natural cellulose fibers. It is available in OMRI-listed Natural Organic Formula and a range of enhanced formulations, including 5-5-5 enriched, Humic Acid Fortified and Pre-Punched. READER SERVICE #47

Foliar fungicide
Containing the active ingredient mandipropamid (FRAC Group 40), Micora from Syngenta can be used on ornamental crops as well as certain vegetables grown for resale as transplants. The carboxylic acid amide fungicide inhibits spore germination and delivers both preventive and curative protection. Delivering what Syngenta calls LOK + FLO technology to provide immediate and residual protection, Micora offers protection from oomycete diseases, including downy mildew and Phytophthora. Micora can be used in integrated pest management programs and also works as a rotational partner with fungicides from other chemical classes. READER SERVICE #48

Emitter
Dramm introduces a new, larger pressure-compensated emitter designed to reduce clogging. The PCAS Emitter has a larger body that allows for a larger labyrinth, allowing more debris to pass through without collecting in the emitter and clogging the flow. Unlike most emitters that have narrow passages to trap debris and algae, even with filtration there is usually an amount of clogging that occurs. While filtration is still required with PCAS System for best practice, the wider labyrinth will allow debris to pass through with less restriction, and in turn reduce the amount of clogged emitters. READER SERVICE #49

Insecticide
Talstar Select offers long-lasting residual control of aphids, black vine weevils, scale and other nursery and greenhouse pests risk-free. The liquid insecticide from FMC Professional Solutions is non-irritating, non-staining and contains no odorous or plant-damaging solvents, leaving no unsightly residues, and causing no phytotoxicity. It can be applied to open blooms and color bracts right up to the day of shipment. FMC Professional Solutions is also offering a $5 rebate on 1-gallon jugs of Talstar Select from now through June 30. READER SERVICE #50

Fertilizer injector cleaning solution
Dosa-Klean, with Aqua Lube, is a water-soluble concentrate that removes rust and calcifications while it lubricates the injector’s interior seals and all moving components, which can help in extending the life of fertilizer injectors. Using Dosa-Klean as part of the fertilizer injector’s yearly maintenance is recommended. Do so by soaking the injector parts overnight in Dosa-Klean solution, then rinsing and replacing the injector seals with new ones. The solution provides lubrication where needed and is easy to use. READER SERVICE #51

Fungicide
Labeled for disease control and plant health, Pageant Intrinsic offers broad-spectrum control of fungal disease. Research has also shown that it provides plant health benefits in the form of enhanced tolerance to stress and increased efficiency of plant processes. This fungicide from BASF is highly effective on all four classes of fungi, helping growers control troublesome diseases such as downy mildew, powdery mildew, anthracnose, Botrytis, fungal leaf spots, Rhizoctonia, Fusarium, Cylindrocladium and others. BASF research has shown that when applied as the foundational fungicide in a plant protection program, Pageant Intrinsic increases the efficiency of photosynthetic processes and helps protect against environmental stresses such as cold, heat, drought and shipping stresses. READER SERVICE #52