products were tested but, of specific relevance due to familiarity to the Australian turf manager were oxadiazon, quinclorac and trinexapac ethyl. The end conclusion was that, for all the products tested, there was no significant difference in these products from the perspective of both efficacy and usage. In the USA about two-thirds of superintendents apply generic pesticides to their golf courses, and about one-third spend half of their total chemical budget on post-patent products, according to a 2006 Golfdom survey of 495 superintendents. Of those who use generic pesticides, 93% say the primary reason is cost. In 2006 we asked superintendents, what percentage do you plan to increase your generic fungicide use? Here’s how they responded:
29.4% said they plan to increase usage by 10%, 16.7% said by 20%, 11.2% by 30%, 10.3% by 40%, 12.1% by 50%, 4.8% by 60%, 4.8% by 70%, 4.2% by 80%, 3.6% by 90% and 2.7% said they plan to increase usage by 100%.
The introduction of generic fungicides into the US turf market has followed on from generic herbicides that have been available for some time. According to the Golfdom survey of those who use post- patent fungicides, almost one-third spend at least 50% of their fungicide budgets on generic products. And trend data suggests they will use more each year if they believe generic products can
perform as well as their name-brand counterparts.
Comparing generic chemical usage from 2004 to 2005:
6.4% of superintendents said they had increased usage by 100%, 5.2% said by 75%, 17.3% by 50% and 32.7% by 25%. 33.9% reported no change in usage. Only a very small percentage (4.5) said they had decreased usage by any amount.
Nearly 50% said they believe generics
are as good or better than the original brand.
From the above you would think that I MAREDO®
The Lloyds MAREDO® turfcare management system. brings added versatility to your greensmower. These machines will allow you to carry out fast and efficient turfcare maintenance.
Designed to fit Jacobson, Toro, John Deere and Baroness Greensmowers. The system includes: • GT200 Scarifier • GT210 Vibe-Spiker • GT220 Vibe Drum-Corer • GT230 Vibe Recip-Corer
• GT250 Collecting Topdressing Brush
• GT300 Vibe-Turf Iron • GT410 Vibe-Seeder
am wholeheartedly endorsing the use of generics. That is far from the truth. Price, product support, and the actual distributor who sells the product are all factors that enter the “mix” when making a decision. Whether manufacturers of generic or branded product, they all readily agree that, when purchasing product, you should buy from reputable dealers who are financially sound and agronomically strong, and it is this that will help maintain industry standards. While the products, formulations and results might be similar between branded and generic products, the service might not be.
We also offer a range of pedestrian units including: PuT-23
Reciprocating Corer which can be equipped with hollow tines up to a core size of
10mm; standard 6mm or with 5mm solid
needle tines. The maximum working depth is 50mm.
PuT-20 Scarifier utilises 0.8mm (.03”) thick hardened steel blades and is perfect for fine turf areas.
Also: Edge Mower, Edge Cutter, Vibe-Spiker, Vibe- Seeder, Vibe-Turf Iron, Sod Cutter, Scarifier and Brush
The tractor mounted turfcare system is also available
LLOYDS ALSO SUPPLY: Paladin Fine Turf Mowers, Leda Gang Mowers, Hover and Rotary Mowers, Aerators, Scarifiers and Topdressers
Tel: +44 (0)1462 683031
www.lloydsandco.com email:
sales@lloydsandco.com
Lloyds & Co Letchworth Ltd., Birds Hill, Letchworth, Hertfordshire SG6 1JE UK 62
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