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Hotter than Fire
As fire ant populations dwindle in some southern states, a new pest is spreading like crazy. Fire ants are no longer the hot topic they once were in Texas and along the southern coasts of the United...
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Herbicide Gets EPA Approval for Sports Turf
PBI/Gordon Corporation’s Katana Turf Herbicide has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on expanded labeling for use on professional managed sports turf. The product was only...
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Caterpillars Posing Problems in Northwest
Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture Caterpillars are climbing the list of pestering insects after one species began to devastate a schoolyard in Washington. Tent caterpillars started...
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Threat of West Nile Nearing
People across the United States will see more than temperatures increase this summer. The number of mosquitoes are on the rise, and some regions are already on alert and prepared for a rough summer of...
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Saving Your Ash
Photo: David Cappaert, Michigan State University, Bugwood.org As Emerald Ash Borers continue to spread west, early detection will mean the difference between a good defense and total destruction of...
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Insecticide Kills 50,000 Bumblebees
Photo: eduwebs.org Scientists are on the hunt after more than 50,000 bumblebees died in Wilsonville, Oregon. After an interview with the landscaping company that maintains the area, The Oregon...
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Tick Bites Mean Trouble
Landscapers should be on the lookout for one insect this summer that is causing quite the stir. The blacklegged deer tick may seem harmless on the outside, but one bite could be life threatening. The...
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Product Approved to Help Control Zoysiagrass
One emergent herbicide has been approved to help control zoysiagrass. Tribute Total, a novel post-emergency herbicide, can now be used on zoysiagrass, according to Environmental Science, a division of...
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Learn How To Control Sod Webworms
Photo Courtesy of FMC Professional Solutions Turf managers can tell what type of larvae is invading their turf by the unique physical characteristics of the damage caused. Sometimes larvae damage can...
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Less is More with Fall Fertilization
A complete fall fertility program sets the framework for turf green-up in the spring, while building summer stress resistance. Cool-season turf is finally getting the break it needs to recover from...
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Insecticide Helps Health of Honey Bee Population
Natural Forces has introduced a Varroa mite fighting insecticide. SucraShield is a formula based on natural sugar esters and is approved by the USDA National Organic Program. The Varroa mite is a pest...
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Trunk Injection Treatment Helps Tree Health
ArborSystems has introduced a trunk injection treatment to help keep trees healthy. The antibiotic, direct-inject chemical line is used in the company’s Wedgle Direct-Inject Tree Injection System for...
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BioSafe Systems Introduces New Look, Plant Food
BioSafe Systems‘ products are getting a new look. Even more than that, the company has also introduced BioSafe Plant Food. The company launched the retail rebranding and plant food at the Independent...
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Two Herbicides Approved for Use in California
Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience, has announced that Specticle FLO and Celsius are approved for use in California. Specticle FLO is a pre-emergent herbicide that protects against...
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Artificial Turf Trend Not Slowing Down
Artificial turf is a growing trend all over the world, and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. The Synthetic Turf Council has identified the landscape and recreation market as the fastest growing...
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BioSafe Conducts Study to Help Fight Nematodes
BioSafe Systems has discovered some new research and created a system to help fight nematodes. Because nematodes feed on turf root systems, severe stunting or lesions can provide a welcoming place for...
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Truth About Ticks
With Lyme disease posing a series threat to landscape workers, companies like Terminix and Harris Interactive are working together to find solutions and answers. The companies recently joined to...
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Solu-Cal USA Unveils Biostimulant for Turf
Solu-Cal USA has debuted its latest product specifically for those involved with turf. Plant’s Choice Diamond Grow Organic Humic Acid is an organic biostimulant available in both liquid and power...
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Making Waves
Water lillies and water hyacinth Photo: Clemson Cooperative Extension Already rigorously regulated by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), aquatic herbicide application...
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Kill Weeds Naturally
For clients looking for natural lawn care, consider applying Engage Agro USA’s line of organic products. The company showcased its product, Fiesta turf weed killer, at GIE+EXPO last week in Louisville,...
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