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Groundsmen and greenkeepers are often left sctraching their heads as to what can be used to control moss, algae and worms. Although fungicides are numerous their suitability and availability can be somewhat perplexing. David H Bates looks at the options
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fungicides and herbicides. This is likely to continue due to directives from the EU to remove such materials and direct us to more environmentally proven practical programmes. Benomyl, carbendazim thiabendazole and thiophanate- methyl all belonged to the benzimidazoles. These are toxic to disease. This and many other groups such as iprodione, vinclozin, dicarboximide, chlorothalonil and quintozene will, if not already, be removed.
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WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT Back to basics
Sulphate of Iron has been used for well over half a century as a turf grass treatment as a component to the traditional "lawn sand" mixture. Its benefits have been widely recognised and consequently its role in turf culture is now well established. This article is presented to you in an attempt to describe how Sulphate of Iron may be considered as a useful means to discourage moss, algae, weed invasion, earthworm castings and certain diseases. Modern approaches have taken
lawn sand and formulated a liquid version, based on nutrition, to assist the modern turf manager. Feeding in such a way assists in the sward’s development, hence rendering these problematic situations less of a concern. The effects of Sulphate of Iron
ince the 1980s we have seen the reduction and removal of previously effective
on moss, algae and weeds, either alone or in conjunction with Sulphate of Ammonia and a carrier, is very quick, although it is important to recognise that the control may be short lived. However, as lawn sand and the liquid formulation are very cheap to purchase, it is probably the most cost effective pesticide for moss control available. Sulphate of Iron applied at the rate of 10 to 15 litres per hectare is proven to be most effective on both moss and algae in turf.
Whilst some suppression of algae may be achieved by repeated applications, long lasting control will only be achieved by correcting the cultural conditions
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