Guide to Sports Turf Products. Innovative Solutions for Managing Water and Other Resources

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1 Guide to Sports Turf Products Innovative Solutions for Managing Water and Other Resources

2 For over 50 years, Aquatrols has built a global reputation for innovation, reliability and value by delivering the results you need to achieve success. Now, more than ever, making the best use of water and other resources is essential -- and Aquatrols is leading the way. Our team of scientists and technical professionals are continually seeking more effective solutions to address the unique challenges of both the industry and your turf. Trust Aquatrols to improve your turf conditions.

3 Why Use Surfactants? As a Sports Turf Manager, you are expected to maintain quality sports fields and playing surfaces, while being mindful of water conservation and reduction in chemical use. This is where Aquatrols soil surfactants come in. Aquatrols soil surfactants can help with problems ranging from localized dry spot to over-wet turf, by helping to move water and everything it carries off of the surface and into the soil profile for safer, firmer, more uniform playing surfaces. By including soil surfactants in your turf management program, you can ensure uniform delivery and distribution of water, fertilizer, and pesticides, and can achieve higher quality playing surfaces while minimizing run-off and reducing water use by more than 20%. Preventative/Monthly Programs Preventative surfactants ensure consistent water movement into the rootzone for more uniform playing surfaces, improved rootzone environments, reduced water use and improved chemical efficacy. Aquatrols Penetrants Penetrants ensure rapid infiltration of irrigation, for more efficient delivery of water, fertilizers and chemicals into the soil, which allows for maximum performance, less runoff and reduced water requirements. For Stressed Turf-Repair and Supplement Promote faster wetting and re-wetting of stressed turf for rapid recovery from dry spots and other existing water management problems. Perfect for syringing or hand-watering.

4 Revolution is not your typical wetting agent. It s the only soil surfactant that is proven to balance air to water ratios in the rootzone under wet or dry conditions. By managing moisture more efficiently, Revolution keeps surfaces drier for firm, safe turf and better playability. This patented formulation gives you consistent moisture control for healthier turf and better playing surfaces all season long. Produces drier, firmer surfaces Allows deep and infrequent irrigation without sacrificing playability Dramatically reduces the need to hand water Strengthens plant s natural ability to withstand stress and disease pressure Also available in spreadable water dispersible granular formulation.

5 (a) Revolution (b) Untreated Untreated Revolution Keep Moisture Levels Uniform Trial results from the University of Arkansas (2005) indicate that the regular use of Revolution resulted in more uniform soil moisture, no matter what the conditions. When more water than necessary was applied, the Revolution treated plots had lower, more favorable soil moisture levels while the untreated plots moisture levels were excessively high (a). When drought conditions were imposed, Revolution retained optimal levels of moisture in the treated plots while the untreated plots dried below acceptable levels (b). Maintain Consistent Quality Trials conducted at Virginia Tech (2003) showed that Revolution treated turf maintained great turf quality and withstood the effects of environmental stress June 2 June 9 June 16 June 23 June 30 July 7 July 14 July 21 July 28 Aug 4 Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 25 Volumetric Water Content Quality Rating Revolution Control Revolution Liquid: Apply monthly at 6 oz per 1000 sq. ft. in 2 gallons of water (190 ml per 100 m 2 in 8 L of water). For full plant health benefits, Revolution must be applied one month prior to the onset of stress conditions and monthly throughout the growing season. Revolution SWDG: Apply 3.75 lbs per 1000 sq. ft. Apply monthly beginning at least 1 month prior to the onset of stress conditions. Less than 0.25 inches (6mm) of rainfall or irrigation is necessary to release Revolution off its carrier. In California, Revolution has only been registered for use as an auxiliary soil and plant substance and therefore is not approved or intended to be used in California with a pesticide product or pesticide spray mixture.

6 Dispatch is a patented technology that maximizes irrigation efficiency, allowing you to save water and energy. With two formulations available, Dispatch can easily be injected into your irrigation or tankmixed with any spray application. Greatly increases water penetration and irrigation efficiency Significantly reduces runoff on sloped areas: low areas aren t wet, high areas aren t dry Increases nitrogen fertilizer efficiency Moves fertilizer and chemicals into the soil more uniformly for maximum benefit Save 20% - 50% in water and energy use Better turf performance and playability Aquatrols carries a selection of pumps to meet your injection needs. Please see your Aquatrols distributor for details.

7 Improve Nitrogen Efficiency Studies at Virginia Tech show that leaf nitrogen was significantly greater (P = 0.05) in Dispatch treated plots on four of five measurement dates Dispatch 12 oz/ac/wk Control Leaf N (percent) Virginia Tech, May 2-Jun 16-Jun 30-Jun 14-Jul 28-Jul 11-Aug 25-Aug 8-Sep 22-Sep Increase Infiltration / Decrease Runoff Sustained Infiltration Studies at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (2006) show that Dispatch significantly increases infiltration rates and reduces runoff. Top right: Infiltration was sustained over twice as long in the Dispatch treated plots. Untreated Dispatch Time (min) Reduced Runoff Lower right: Total irrigation runoff was notably reduced in a loamy sand on an 8% slope. (gallons per acre) Untreated Dispatch 0 Inject Dispatch Injectable through the irrigation system at oz per acre (1-2 L per hectare) weekly. Dispatch Sprayable can be tank mixed with most turf management products and sprayed weekly at 8 oz per acre (0.58 liters per hectare), every two weeks at 16 oz per acre (1.16 liters per hectare), or every three weeks at 24 oz per acre (1.75 liters per hectare). In California, Dispatch has only been registered for use as an auxiliary soil and plant substance and therefore is not approved or intended to be used in California with a pesticide product or pesticide spray mixture.

8 Knock Out Localized Dry Spot A study conducted by the Chicago Golf District Association (1999) shows that Aqueduct was not only effective in reducing the incidence of localized dry spot, but was able to maintain control well into the season. LDS Rating June 16 June 18 June 20 June 22 June 24 June 26 June 28 June 30 July 2 July 4 Aqueduct 8 oz/m Control July 6 July 8 July Quality Rating Aqueduct 8 oz/m Control 0 May 12 May 19 May 26 June 02 June 09 June 16 June 23 Maintain Turf Quality At the University of Florida, Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center (FLREC), turf recovery trials were conducted on a bermudagrass USGA green that is prone to severe LDS. Aqueduct was applied at approximately 1-week intervals until the LDS symptoms subsided. The results were as follows: Improvement in 5 days Drastically reduced LDS Increased moisture Better turfgrass quality Aqueduct Liquid: Apply 8 oz per 1000 sq. ft. in 1 gallon of water (250 ml/100 m 2 in 3.8 L of water). Reapply 4-8 oz per 1000 sq. ft. in 1 gallon of water ( ml/100 m 2 in 3.8 L of water) on a weekly basis until problem is alleviated. Aqueduct SWDG: Apply 2.5 lbs per 1000 sq. ft. (1.2 kg/100 m 2 ). Apply weekly as needed. Less than 0.25 inches (6 mm) of rainfall or irrigation is necessary to release Aqueduct off its carrier. In California, Aqueduct has only been registered for use as an auxiliary soil and plant substance and therefore is not approved or intended to be used in California with a pesticide product or pesticide spray mixture.

9 Aqueduct is designed to provide rapid recovery from existing water management problems such as localized dry spots. It moves water deeply into problem areas, reducing water repellency and restoring the soil s ability to regain optimum moisture levels. It can also be used as a pretreatment tool to correct problem areas before starting a regular preventative program. Quickly treats and eliminates localized dry spots Reduces turf wilt Promotes rapid recovery of stressed turf Safe to use even under hot, stressful conditions Ideal for synthetic turf to help restore percolation and drainage. Also available in spreadable water dispersible granular formulation. The Aquatrols Applicator makes touching up hot spots quick and convenient. Please see your Aquatrols distributor for details.

10 Aquatrols Primer Select is a high performance soil surfactant that is the foundation of an effective rootzone management program. It s safe for all turf species, throughout the entire season and in all climates. Primer Select can help you maintain your sports turf in several ways: Prevents water repellency issues Promotes turf uniformity Establishes matrix flow in the rootzone Flexible application rates to fit different soil types and conditions Also available in spreadable water dispersible granular formulation.

11 Combat Water Repellency Primer Select reduces soil water repellency that commonly occurs in the thatch and upper 1-2 inches of the soil profile of highly managed turf. By managing soil hydrophobicity, Primer Select enhances penetration and infiltration of water into the rootzone throughout the growing season. Relative Degree of Water Repellency Primer Select Untreated May June July Aug Sept Computer enhanced photo showing Fingered Flow water movement through an untreated USGA sand green profile. Fingered Flow Computer enhanced photo showing Matrix Flow (uniform downward and lateral flow) water movement through a USGA sand green profile treated with Primer Select. Matrix Flow with Primer Select Primer Select Liquid: Choose the rate that best suits your program Apply 2 oz per 1000 sq. ft. in 2 gallons of water (65 ml per 100 m 2 in 7.6 L of water) every 14 days. Apply 4 oz per 1000 sq. ft. in 2 gallons of water (125 ml per 100 m 2 in 7.6 L of water) every 21 days. Apply 4-6 oz per 1000 sq. ft. in 2 gallons of water ( ml per 100 m 2 in 7.6 L of water) every 30 days. Primer Select SWDG: Apply 2.5 lbs /1000 sq ft (1.2 kg/100 m 2 ) on a monthly basis. Less than 0.25 inches (6 mm) of rainfall or irrigation is necessary to release Primer Select SWDG off its carrier. In California, Primer Select has only been registered for use as an auxiliary soil and plant substance and therefore is not approved or intended to be used in California with a pesticide product or pesticide spray mixture.

12 In It For The Long Haul Sixteen90 gives you better season-long control than competing products. Research conducted in Garden City, Kansas (2001) shows that Sixteen90 provided the greatest reduction in water repellency, and performed the most consistently throughout the four-month test period Infiltration Time (seconds) Untreated Cascade Plus Tournament Ready Sixteen Days After Treatment Continued Quality Not only does Sixteen90 give you long-term control over water repellency, but improvements in turf quality as well. This study conducted at the University of Florida - Ft. Lauderdale (2001) shows that Sixteen90 maintained optimal Bermudagrass quality over the duration of the study. 9 8 Sixteen90 Untreated Quality Rating Days After Treatment Sixteen90 Liquid: Single Application - Apply 16 oz per 1000 sq. ft. in 5 gallons of water (480 ml per 100 m 2 in 20 L of water). Split Application: Apply 8 oz per 1000 sq. ft. in 2 gallons of water (240 ml per 100 m 2 in 8 L of water). Repeat in 7-10 days. Sixteen90 Granular: Single Application - Apply 7 lbs/1000 sq. ft. (3.4 kg/100 m 2 ). Apply a normal irrigation cycle to release Sixteen90 from carrier. Split Application: Apply 3.5 lbs/1000 sq. ft. (1.7 kg/100 m 2 ). Apply a normal irrigation cycle to release Sixteen90 from carrier. In California, Sixteen90 has only been registered for use as an auxiliary soil and plant substance and therefore is not approved or intended to be used in California with a pesticide product or pesticide spray mixture.

13 Sixteen90 TM is a long-term surfactant that gives you guaranteed safe protection against water repellency problems and promotes turf uniformity for 90 days. It outperforms the competition in providing more consistent management of water repellency, and will not break under climatic stress or drought conditions like traditional longterm products. Improves water movement and combats water repellency issues Safe for use on all turf varieties Economical to use on large turf areas like sports fields Also available in granular formulation.

14 InfilTRx is an economical penetrant developed specifically to move water off the surface and into the rootzone quickly. InfilTRx is ideal for larger turf areas to improve water infiltration for reduced puddling and healthier turf. Affordable water management treatment for large turf areas. Moves water quickly and efficiently into the soil Reduces water loss due to surface evaporation and run-off InfilTRx Outperforms the Competition 120 Infiltration Rate - Seconds InfilTRx Product A Product B Injection: Inject fl oz per acre ( L per hectacre). Apply monthly or as needed throughout the growing season. Conventional Sprayers: Apply 3/4-1 fl oz/1000 sq. ft. in at least 1 gallon of water (24-32 ml per 100 m 2 in 4 L of water). Apply monthly or as needed throughout the growing season. In California, InfilTRx has only been registered for use as an auxiliary soil and plant substance and therefore is not approved or intended to be used in California with a pesticide product or pesticide spray mixture.

15 Aquatrols Advantage Pellets are a convenient supplement to your regular Aquatrols surfactant program. Use Advantage Pellets in conjunction with your regular hand watering for quicker water penetration. Improved hand watering efficiency Relieves stressed turf Makes touching up hot spots easier and more productive Temporary relief from localized dry spots Advantage Applicator is also available. This precision crafted in-line applicator makes touching up areas easier than ever. Please see your Aquatrols distributor for details. Apply as often as needed to relieve turf stress. Pellets may be used in conjunction with your regular turf management program.

16 AquaPlex amino is a sprayable osmotic regulator that will help enhance your turf s natural ability to manage stress and tolerate high EC environments. It works within the plant to improve water and nutrient uptake by balancing osmotic potential and minimize the impact of stress caused by high EC. Contains 16 essential amino acids plus soluble calcium Amino acids provide immediately available plant nutrients to support plant recovery and growth in high EC conditions Improves the plant s ability to absorb water by balancing the plant s osmotic potential Increases turf s ability to survive and maintain growth in high EC growing environments

17 AquaPlex amino Enhances Turf s Ability to Manage Stress AquaPlex amino provides calcium and amino acids to the plant that help maintain its ability to absorb water and reduce the effects of salt stress Aquaplex amino Salt Water Control Turf Quality Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Sep 7 Sep 14 Sep 24 Seven weeks after treatment, bentrgrass treated with AquaPlex amino stood up to salt stress much better than the untreated control. (Virginia Tech) Eight weeks after treatment, the differences in turfgrass color and quality are dramatic. (Virginia Tech) Apply at or before the onset of salt related stress. Repeat application every 2-4 weeks depending on severity of stress. Apply 1.5 gallons (15 L) with a spray volume of 50 gallons of water per acre (500 L of water per/ha).

18 BLAST SPRAYABLE BLAST Blast Injectable and Blast Sprayable are unique acid formulations combined with Synergy Technology. They safely dissolve carbonate build-up in the soil, rapidly open soil pores for better infiltration and percolation of water, and free up calcium, magnesium and other bound nutrients. Available in injectable and sprayable formulations Patented Synergy Technology ensures improved penetration, distribution and availability Frees up calcium, magnesium, and other essential nutrients in the soil Opens pores for better water movement TM Aquatrols Patented Synergy Technology is an advanced soil surfactant which improves penetration, reduces run-off and improves product performance.

19 Blast Dissolves More Carbonate Blast Injectable and Blast Sprayable dissolve more carbonate than other safe acids when irrigating with both pure and 100 ppm bicarbonate water Dissolved Carbonate (g) Blast Injectable Pure Water Burst Turf (EMS) Blast Injectable Burst Turf (EMS) 100 ppm Bicarbonate Water 0.10 Dissolved Carbonate (g) Blast Sprayable Pure Water Eximo (EMS) Blast Sprayable Eximo (EMS) 100 ppm Bicarbonate Water Inject Blast Injectable at 1-2 gallons per acre (10-20 L/ha) monthly or as needed. For best results inject on a night when applying lower volumes of water. For more severe conditions, inject 2 gallons per acre (20 L/ha) every other week until conditions improve. Maintain conditions by applying 1-2 gallons per acre (10-20 L/ha) monthly or as needed. Apply Blast Sprayable at oz. per acre (2.5-5 L/ha), with a spray volume of 50 gallons of water per acre (470 L/ ha) for fairways and 88 gallons of water per acre (820 L/ha) for greens. Apply once a week for three weeks to get initial effect, and then apply every two weeks as needed through the growing season. After spray application, immediately irrigate the area lightly to wash Blast Sprayable off the canopy and into the soil profile.

20 Calcium is essential for building cell walls, cell division and expansion, stomatal regulation, and cold tolerance in turfgrass. AquaPlex Ca liquid calcium treatment provides readily soluble calcium, combined with an organic calcium solubilizing agent and patented Synergy Technology. Ideal for turf managers who use a liquid calcium in their programs High quality soluble calcium nitrate source Effective calcium solubilizing agent for greater availability Patented Synergy Technology for more uniform penetration, distribution and availability Provides Immediately Available Calcium Calcium (ppm) Untreated AquaPlex Ca Apply AquaPlex Ca at a rate of 2 gallons per acre (20 L/ha). Product should be applied with a spray volume of 50 gallons of water per acre (500 L/ha).

21 Caltrisal ST is a unique organic acid formulation that increases gypsum solubility by up to 40%. This allows more calcium to be released for better availability and more complete sodium displacement. Improves solubility of gypsum Releases more calcium for better sodium displacement Better aggregation of clay soils Improves infiltration and leaching. Caltrisal ST Improves Gypsum Solubility Amount of Gypsum Dissolved (g/100ml) Gypsum Solubilized % Caltrisal ST Water TM Aquatrols Patented Synergy Technology is an advanced soil surfactant which improves penetration, reduces run-off and improves product performance. Apply 1/2 to 1 gallon of Caltrisal in 40 to 50 gallons of water per acre (5 to 10 L in 400 to 500 L of water per ha). Follow with 1/4 to 1 gallon of Caltrisal in 40 to 50 gallons of water (2.5 to 10 L in 400 to 500 L of water per ha) weekly or monthly as needed.

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