Pesticides

What is it?

Any substance of mixture of substances intended for preventing or controlling any unwanted species of plants and animals which cause damage or death to the grass. Including fungicides, herbicides and nematicides.

How it’s used:

Used as either a preventative or controlling spray or sometimes a powder/granular.

Timing:

Normal applied in the growing season for most turf pests.

Effects of incorrect procedure:

Scorching of the grass plant and the death of the grass plant, which can lead to the loss of levels.

Equipment selection:

Pedestrian and tractor mounted sprayers and granular spreaders.

Practical tips:

To apply a professional pesticide you need to complete a certification course of storage and application.