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VOLUME VIII, PART 3, MAY/JUNE 1992

NEWSLETTER OF THE FLORIDA GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION

Steve Ciardullo, President of the
Everglades GCSA, is shown
presenting a check for $3,000 to Bob
Rehberg (left) and Bob Yount (right)
of the Florida Turf grass Association.
Presentation was made at the highly
successful educational seminar held
by the Everglades chapter at Bonita
Bay Club on April 9th.

May 7

UPCOMING EVENTS

IFAS Field Day, University of
Florida, Gainesville campus

May 19

IF AS seminar, Diseases of
Ornamental Plants

Joint chapter meeting, Palm
Beach and Treasure Coast,
Loblolly GC, Hobe Sound

May 19

West Coast chapter meeting,
Lansbrook CC

May 20

Joint chapter meeting, Palm
Beach and Treasure Coast
chapters, Loxahatchee Club

G. C. Horn Tournament,
Naples Beach Hotel, 12:30

May 18

June 16

Suncoast chapter meeting,
Waterford CC

June 17

Palm Beach chapter meeting,
Banyan Golf Club

June 18

West Coast chapter meeting,
Seminole Lakes CC
Palm Beach Future of Golf
Tournament, Emerald Dunes
West Coast chapter meeting,
Hunters Green
Central Florida chapter
meeting, Orange Lake CC

June 20

Poa Dinner and Las Vegas
Night, 6:00 p.m.

May 20

Central Florida chapter
meeting, La Cita GC

July 13

FGCSA seminar, "Pesticide
Waste, Mixing/Loading and
Government Regulations",
7:30 a.m -1:00 p.m.

May 26

Suncoast chapter meeting,
El Conquistador GC

July 15

June 9

North Florida chapter
meeting, Queens Harbor GC

June 10

Central Florida Equipment
Field Day, Timacuan GC

Poa Annua Classic
Flamingo Lakes - 8:00 a.m.

July 24
-26

North Florida Transition
Tournament, Jekyll Island

Sept. 20
-23

FTGA Conference & Show
Jacksonville

Friends in all
the right places
Monday morning the call comes from
the project manager, "Tom, how are
you?" he says. I can tell from the tone of
his voice he is anxious about something.
"Fine", I answer guardedly. He continues, "Starting tomorrow the owner will
be on site for several days. He is going
to want to see you about a couple of
items, particularly the Coconut Palm
problem we are having at the front entrance. Do you have an action plan to
correct the situation ready to present?"
Hum, I say to myself. It was just on
the previous Friday that we became
aware of the two Coconuts which were
showing signs of the dreaded Lethal
Yellowing disease. How fast do these
people think you can put a complete plan
together? "Not at this time, but we are
busy researching into our options," I
reply. "Well, you must put this at the top
of your priority list. I want to see a plan
on my desk by the end of the day," he
insists and then ends the conversation.
Lost in all this emergency orders are
the many memos sent to the development entity dating back to the original

installation where it was noted the spe- "Lee," I say, "how are you and what is
cies we were receiving were highly sus- this treatment program you utilize for
ceptible to the LY disease and recom- your coconuts?" Lee then goes into a
mended we try to plant more resistant detailed account of the program Ocean
varieties. No this information doesn't Reef has in place and the results they are
matter now, only the issue of doing the getting from it. "Truly experimental,"
impossible: to keep these alive and well he says, "but the proof is in the pudding.
We get good results and are totally comat whatever the cost.
From day one we had been on a pre- mitted to it." We wind up the conversaventative program of injecting the palms tion by laughing about who has more
with tetracycline every three months. cobwebs on their golf clubs and agree to
As it turns out, this is not enough and we keep each other informed on the results
have to search for avenues in an attempt we are getting.
to stop the spread of the disease.
From Lee's information, we decide to
We called the expert consultant that i n c o r p o r a t e
was used when we started this program. some of the
He told us we were doing a sound pro- p r a c t i c e s
gram. He then told us about a program Ocean Reef is
in place that was working at Ocean Reef using and to
Club but was not sure just what is was. continue with
"Ocean Reef," I say to myself.. "I the injections
must give Lee a call and see what he is for our Coconuts. He saved
doing," I concluded.
Well, if there is one person harder to the day for us.
reach than myself it has got to be Lee, We were able to
what with running several golf courses present a firm,
miles apart, he is definitely what you well-based acwould call a man in perpetual motion. I tion plan to the
thought I had it tough with 3 golf courses, owner and project director who was
but at least all of mine are on the same relieved that we had been able to address
the owner's concerns.
piece of property.
All the "good job" comments and pats
After playing phone tag all morning
and early afternoon, we finally lined up. on the back were because we had friends
in the right places. Superintendents like
Lee are a tremendous asset to our organization. Without hesitation, he was
willing to share information and help
out a fellow superintendent in time of
Financial Support:
need. Lee is not an isolated occurrence.
This issue of the Green Sheet is
In fact, in my search for a "better mouse
being supported by:
trap", I find his attitude is the norm.
Vigoro Industries
This is truly one of the most redeem3630 Selvitz Road
ing
qualities we have in our association
P.O. Box 12609
—
a
sharing of ideas, information and a
Fort Pierce, FL 34979
willingness
to help the guy down the
(800) 329-4238
street for the betterment of all. I have
lots of friends to be thankful for. In the
All material submitted for printing
local Palm Beach chapter alone I have
will be edited at the discretion of
been blessed by many of the members
the editor. Material must be typed
willing to give advice and loan me evor clearly printed. All photos must
erything from paint to chemicals when
be black and white. Items must
times got tough here. For this I would
be for the good of the association.
like to say publicly, a great big thank you
to all the PBGCS A members who have
Deadline next issue, June 15.
been so kind. I am forever in your debt

GREEN SHEE

Editor:
Mike Bailey
8892 Palmetto Park Rd.
Boca Raton, FL 33433
(407) 482-3052
News Coordinator:
Mrs. Marie Roberts
1760 N.W. Pine Lake Drive
Stuart, FL 34994
(407) 692-9349
(407) 692-9654 (Fax)

The Green Sheet is a bimonthly
FGCSA newsletter printed as follows: Jan./Feb., March/April, May/
June, July/Aug., Sept./Oct., Nov./
Dec.

Chemical Updates
and, hopefully, one day I will be able to
return the kindness.
There is an old Beatles song with the
lyrics, "I get by with a little help from my
friends." How applicable these words
are today. We need each other more
than ever. As for the rest of the world, I
can't say, but for our association, we are
passing this test with flying colors.
a

Job Available:
Superintendent. Daytona Beach
Municiple GC. Must have 5 years experience including grow-in supervision.
Send resumes to Fred Meincke, Civil
Service Director, P. O. Box 2451,
Daytona Beach, FL 32115-2451.
Deadline is May 15,1992.

Job Changes:
Dale Reasch, CGCS has moved from La
City CC in Titusville to Countryside CC
in Clearwater.
Pat Nicholson is the new superintendent
at La Cita CC.
David Demmery, CGCS has left Countryside CC to become superintendent at
Quail Ridge CC in Boynton Beach.
David Holler, CGCS is now superintendent at Ballentrae CC, Port St. Lucie.
Mike S winson has moved from Crescent
Oak CC in Tarpon Springs to Cypress
Run CC
Pete Bass, CGCS has left Cypress Run
CC to become superintendent at Palma
Ceia CC.
Dennis Batz, CGCS has moved from the
Eagles CC to Sugar Mill CC in New
Smyrna Beach.
Two of our FGCS A members have joined
the supply side of the turfgrass industry:
Lynn Sloper is working for Sunbelt
Services while David Bailey is working
forLESCO.

EBDC Fungicide Update
by Monica Elliott, PhD.
University of Florida,

The EPA announced in February its
final decision concerning EBDC fungicides. Manebandmancozebarethetwo
products in this group of fungicides used
by the turfgrass industry. EPA intends
to cancel uses of mancozeb, but not
maneb, on turf and fruit by
HOMEOWNERS. The difference is
due to the higher risk estimate for dermal absorption of mancozeb (10%) than
for maneb (1%). The new mancozeb
lables I have read to date indicate the
products can be used for golf courses,
sod farms, industrial or municipal turf
areas andPROFESSIONAL applications
to residential lawns.
Other new use directions include: 1) revised worker protection
statements and 2) revised re-entry
statements. For turf uses, the labels
specifically state the treated areas are
NOT to be entered without protective
clothing until sprays have dried. As you
obtain new stocks of maneb or mancozeb
products, be sure to read the new labels
carefully and place a new copy in your
files. Fungicide mixtures which contain
these products will also be affected by
the new ruling. If you have questions
concerning the EPA ruling, the contact
person at EPA for EBDC fungicides is
Kathleen Martin (703/308-8024). ^

Triumph 4E for Reduction of
Nematode Damage in Turf
by Dr. Robert Dunn

repr inted from Nematology, Entomology
and Pathology News, Univ. of Florida,
Florida Coop. Ext. Service, Nov. 1991

As a result of several trials on
golf course bermudagrass turf in Florida,
nematode damage has been added to the
pest problems for which Triumph 4E
may be used. The information release
from the registrant,CIBA-GEIGY, states
"Triumph 4E will reduce damage
caused by sting nematodes
(Belonolaimus spp.) and lance nematodes (Hoplolaimujs spp.) when used

according to the directions outlined below for mole cricket and other insect
control. When used according to the
directions, turfgrass vigor will be increased even though immediate reductions in the number of nematodes may
not be observed. The resulting new
roots permit regrowth of the turf which
then can utilize the available fertilizer
and water more efficiently.
Use only where it can be used for
mole cricket or other insect control according to approved EPA or SLN lables.
"Procedure to reduce damage of turf
caused by lance and sting nematodes:
1. Pre-irrigate the turf with enough
water to wet turf and upper soil surface.
2. Apply Triumph 4E at 1.5 fluid
ounces per 1,000 sq ft (2 quarts per acre)
in a minimum of 2-1/2 gallons water.
3. Immediately after application, irrigate the turf to move the Triumph from
the grass blades into the upper soil surface. Reduced results will be obtained if
the Triumph application is allowed to
dry before irrigation."
It is absolutely necessary that users
attend carefully to the application directions, especially that about post-application irrigation to move the chemical
off the foliage and into the soil BEFORE
IT CAN DRY ON THE FOLIAGE.
Once dried on the foliage, Triumph will
not be dislodged from it by irrigation or
rain, and little or no nematode inhibition
will result.
This additional labeling is brought
with some caution. It DOES present us
with a new legal use for a pesticide that
can be used legally in many kinds of turf
areas, including some outside golf
courses and sod farms that had no registered nematode control agent left.
However, this change is based mainly
on reduction of lance and sting nematode
damage on bermudagrass greens. It is
expected that it will similarly inhibit
activity of many other nematodes on
other turfgrasses, but we do not have
experimental proof of similar effects in
many other situations. Therefore, wc
must proceed with caution in adopting
this usage for a wide range of nematode
problems. Feedback will be appreci-

JANUARY 7,1992
A meeting of the FGCSA Research
Commitee was held at Willoughby CC
in Stuart on Tuesday, January 7. All
attendees participated in a field review
of several greens on the Willoughby
Golf Course. After this, the meeting
began in the Willoughby Clubhouse.
Kevin Downing explained the purpose of the meeting was to investigate
sod production in regards to origin of
planting stock, nursery establishment
and purity controls, particularly in regard
to Tifdwarf. He stated that while superintendents expect mutations after 4 or 5
years, there has been a marked increase
of mutations occurring within the first
year, resulting in extremely difficult
situations for superintendents.
Joe Limburg, Hector Turf, describes the Toro Hydroject Greens Aerators to the
Mike S wanson gave a quick review of
crowd at the SFGCSA Exposition.
the demise of the state sod certification
program. He stated that, in the past,
South Florida Grassing, as described
would seem that the limit for dwarf
Florida growers did not support the
by
Homer
Greene,
has
6
acres
each
of
may be 5/32" rather than 1/8". He
Certification program. Bermudagrasss
Tifdwarf
and
328.
The
original
Tifdwarf
asked
if we are considering using our
was inspected by Sam Fuller whose
came
from
Pappin
while
the
328
came
FGCSA
green for a testing area.
yardstick was generally based on
from
Pursley.
He
states
that
his
fields
Kevin
suggested that the FGCSA
nematodepresence,notjustweed. Kevin
are
good
for
4
years
before
they
are
would
not
want to be in a position to
then asked all the sod growers present to
plowed.
recommend
one grower over another
give a short synopsis of their sod proCentral
Florida
Turf,
as
described
by
but
that,
by
using
the green as a nursery,
duction.
Jeff
Harstine,
was
the
largest
sod
supplier
we
would
simply
show how each strain
Quality Grassing & Associates, as
with
8
acres
of
dwarf
and
10
acres
of
progresses
under
typical golf course
described by Howard Barnes, has 60
328.
His
original
source
was
also
conditions
on
a
USGA
green.
acres of sod of which 12 acres are planted
Pursley.
He
stated
that
they
take
great
The
growers
indicated
their interwith Tifdwarf. The original planting
precautions
to
insure
the
integrity
of
the
est
with
the
stipulation
that
there
would
stock came from G. C. Horn at the
sod,
such
as
using
mowers
on
the
be
unbiased
replications
and
complete
University of Georgia. It is planted in 40
anonymity at all times. A discussion
x 40 plots. It is mowed at 4" height. His Tifdwarf which are not used on the other
fields,
and
putting
up
"snow
fences"
was then held on USGA greens and
maintenance includes the use of Roundup
around
the
dwarf
to
prevent
contaminathe research being done on new
when harvesting. He also stated that his
tion.
He
feels
that
while
Certification
grasses, or better Tifdwarf. If the
original stock of 328 was received from
may
look
like
the
answer,
many
develFGCSA
can help start inroads into
Pursley but that he is doubtful that he
opers will go with the bottom line when
looking at better turf, then we should
will be planting any more 328.
what sod to use. It may be do it.
Southern Turf Nursery, as described determining
useful
for
those
who are remodeling
It was suggested that the FGCSA
by Dr. Tim Bowyer, has 6 acres of their courses and who
have
some
control
Research
Committee get a copy of the
Tifdwarf. Since they are located in over what sod to use.
Georgia
Certification
program.
Georgia, they participate in the Georgia
Growers
felt
it
is
not
their
duty
to
tell
The
meeting
was
closed
by Mike
Certification Program, which is done 3
golf
courses
what
they
need,
rather
it
is
Swanson
who
noted
that
no
matter
times each year. He considers Certifiup
to
the
customer
to
tell
the
sod
comwhat
comes
out
of
this
meeting,
it is
cation to be a "comfort level". His
panies
what
they
want.
They
are
more
beneficial
to
have
a
face-to-face
disoriginal planting stock came from
than
willing
to
grow
what
is
needed.
cussion
with
growers
and
consumers
Georgia and sees no mutations in
Superintendent Glen Klauk spoke on
together to discuss better turf.
Tifdwarf. He believes that the most
the
deteriorating
condition
of
his
important items for quality turf is parTifdwarf which fell apart after stress. It
entage and fumigation.

APRIL 9,1992
A meeting of the FGCSA Research Committee was held at Rolling
Hills on Thursday, April 9. Attending
were Ray Hansen, Chairman, Kevin
Downing, Paul Crawford, Mark Jarrell,
Dale Kuehner, and Dr. Monica Elliott.
I. Nitrogen Source Study
Dr. Monica Elliott reported on
the progress of the Nitrogen Study being
done on the Otto Schmeisser Research
Green. Results of the first stage of the
program have been reported in the
Florida Green. Dr. Elliott suggested that
we continue the study at a reduced rate
to see if you can reduce the nitrogen
levels without reducing the quality. The
committee decided to go with a 25%
reduction and to test for quality only. It
was decided to eliminate the Greensmix
and the Vigoro #2 from the study.
II. Organic Fertilizer Study
Dr. Elliott distributed copies of
letters received from Eco, Inc. and Ringer
expressing their interest and reservations
about this proposed study. These companies would like to participate in a
study but do not want other chemicals
used on the plots that might interfere
with their products performance. After
a discussion it was decided to continue
to pursue this project with the stipulation
that nitrogen levels will be matched for
each product tested. Paul Crawford will
contact Millorganite and Sustain to encourage them to participate. Three other
companies have expressed an interest
—American Colloid, Arbor Green, Inc.
and Emerald Isle, Inc. If all six companies choose to finance this project, we
will proceed. The cost will be $4,000 for
a two year study which will enable the
FGCSA to purchase a root washing
system for the program.
A discussion was held on the
priority order of projects for the green.
Some projects could be done at 1/4" on
other plots at the Research & Education
Center. An area of the 328 is being used
for the study of Bermudagrass Decline
while Dr. Cisar's leeching study is also
continuing on the green.
May/June 1992

III. Sod Certification
In order to pursue this project,
the committee decided we need to build
an extension onto the Research Green or
use another plot at the REC. If an
extension is added to the green, we would
have to expand the irrigation system. It
was felt that at least six grassing companies have an interest in the project so
that we would need approximately 6,000
square feet to do the study. The study
would be done only for existing, available grasses. A discussion was held on
the proper way to fund the proposed
extension. Kevin will contact some local contractors who will be in the South
Florida area on other projects who might
be willing to do this at cost.
IV. Surface Water Runoff
Kevin spoke on the current St.
Lucie River Initiative and the problems
associated with storm water runoff and
water quality. The Water Management
Districts are concentrating on herbicide
and pesticide runoff and water permits
are being seriously affected. It was
suggested that the turf industry needs to
be back under the agricultural umbrella
rather than recreational uses for water.
Kevin stated that any tests performed
must be by a state-certified laboratory
and considerable costs. He would like to
make a proposal to the FGCSA to cofund testing with Willoughby GC.

V. Miscellaneous
Mark Jarrell spoke to funding
for turfgrass research. He suggested that
the CIBA-Geigy Awards Program for
individuals could be used by the FGCSA
as a group. If all those superintendents
who used the products eligible for the
Awards Progra would sign over their
awards to the FGCSA or FTGA, we
would accumulate quite a bit of revenue.
Other companies such as HoechstRoussel could be pursuaded to participate in similar programs. Mark will
generate a form for delegating the awards
similar to that used for the GCSAA
voting delegates. He will present this at
the May chapter meetings with Palm
Beach and Treasure Coast and then
recommend the program to all the External V.P.'s at the Poa Meeting.
Ray Hansen noted that many
of our FGCSA members do not realize
the extent of turfgrass research that is
being undertaken by the FGCSA. We
might consider putting minutes of our
meetings in the Green S heet or the Florida
Green to encourage more participation
by members. Dr. Elliott noted that she is
very willing to attend chapter meetings
to give updates on the research being
done and further projects being discussed. The committee urges all chapters to invite Monica to be an on-going
part of their educational program. „
n

A portion of the crowd viewing the equipment demonstration at the SFGCSA
Exposition - the major fund raiser for the FGCSA Research Green.
5

Certified Superintendents

FGCSA CONGRATULATES FIVE NEWLY CERTIFIED SUPERINTENDENTS
SCOTT WAHLIN has been around
golf courses since he was a young boy.
He holds an AA degree from Sante Fe
Community College in Gainesville and
has an AS degree from Lake City. In
addition, he may be one of the few
Certified Golf Course Superintendents
who has earned a Mechanics Certificate
from Lake City.
Scott credits Dan Jones for helping
him make the decision to become a golf
course superintendent while working for
him at Turnberry Isle. After graduation
from Lake City, Scott returned to the
tutelage of Dan Jones who was now the
superintendent at Banyan GC in West
Palm Beach. Scott spent two years as
Assistant at Banyan before accepting a
position at Miami Lakes Golf Resort in
Miami in 1985. He has been there ever
since and notes that the resort has recently
changed its name to the Don Shula's
Hotel and Golf Resort.
Scott is currendy serving as Immediate Past President of the South Florida
GCSA after having spent five years as
an active member of their Board of Directors. Scott also serves on the Board
of the Florida Turfgrass Association.
GREG PLOTNER received his B.S.
degree in Plant and Soil Science from
Southern Illinois University. After
graduation, he accepted a position with
Wadsworth Golf Construction to work
on the Sweetwater GC construction in
Texas. He became Assistant Superintendent at Sweetwater during the growin phase and stayed on for five years.
S weetwater was host for the Ladies PG A
Hall of Fame during that time. In 1986,
he accepted the position as Superintendent at Tampa Palms GC and again
served through the construction and grow
in phase. Tampa Palms hosted the Seniors Suncoast Classic.
Greg is one of those young professionals who shows his commitment to
the turfgrass industry by working hard
for the benefit of his fellow superintendents through involvement in such associations as the FTGA, FGCSA and
GCSAA. He is a member of both the

West Coast and Ridge chapters and
serves on the Board of Directors of the
West Coast chapter in a dual capacity
as Vice President and also External
Vice President on the FGCSA Board of
Directors. He also serves on the Green
Industry Advisory Council for the the
Southwest Florida Water Management
District.

trade. His first job as head superintendent was at The Eagles CC in Odessa
where he worked for 5 1/2 years. He has
just recently accepted the head superintendent position at Sugar Mill CC in New
Smyrna.
Dennis is married and has two daughters, 5 and 3. He spends most of his time
on the job or with his young family.

MARK RICHARD earned his B.S.
degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences from Purdue University. Since he was a wildlife enthusiast, his career goal at that time was
to be a park ranger or a naturalist. His
first job upon graduation was as
zookeeper for the Metro Zoo in Dade
County (yes, a zookeeper). After a
year, he was offered the position of
Assistant Park Manager at Haulover
Beach Park which included a Par 3 golf
course. Mark held that position for 3
years during which time he developed
an interest and expertise in the turf
industry. When the position of superintendent at Greynolds GC became
available, Mark decided to abandon his
original career goals and turned to the
golf course profession. He has been at
Greynolds GC for 4 1/2 years.
Mark is just beginning his involvement with the South Florida GCSA
Board of Directors. He serves on the
Adam Walsh Golf Tournament Committee and is in his first year as an
SFGCSA Director. Mark has a two
year old son with a second child on the
way. He is an avid sportsman with an
interest in all spectator sports.

TONY DISANO is another of our members who passed the GCSAA certification test in New Orleans.
While Tony was studying for a degree
in Computer Engineering at Tampa Tech,
he found a part-time job on the crew at
Walden Lake in Plant City. This was the
first time he had been on a golf course.
While working there, he found that the
golf course industry was one he wanted
to pursue. After receiving his A.S. degree,
he accepted a position at Bloomingdale
Golfers Club in Valrico and then moved
to Sable Point in Longwood as Assistant
Superintendent. Five years ago he was
offered the job as Head Superintendent at
Big Cypress where he has enjoyed considerable success in growing in the golf
course.
Tony is an original member of the
Ridge chapter, serving on its Board of
Directors as Chairman of the Membersh ip
Committee. He is very encouraged at the
progress that has been made by the Ridge
and feels that the members are professional and extremely supportive of each
other.
Tony is married and has a ten-yearold son and an eight-year-old daughter.
He plays a little golf but states that he is
a "bad enough golfer to really enjoy fish-

DENNIS BATZ is one of our newest
CGCS's having just passed his test during the New Orleans Convention.
Dennis's B.S. degree in Agronomy
is from the University of Arizona. He
has played golf all his life and has been
working on golf courses since his high
school days. After receiving his degree, he accepted a position in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. From there he
moved to Innisbrook in Tarpon Springs
where he spent 3 years learning the

The next FGCSA Board Meeting will
be held on Saturday, May 16 at 8:00 a.m.
in the Naples Beach Hotel. All interested
FGCSA members and those
superintendents playing in the Poa Golf
Tournament are invited to attend. Note
that the meeting will be finished in time
for you to play in the G. C. Horn
tournament that afternoon.

SUBSURFACE PLACEMENT
OF CHIPCO® MOCAP® BRAND 10G PESTICIDE
FOR MOLE CRICKET CONTROL IN TURFGRASS
Subsurface placement application of pesticides is becoming more popular, and equipment designed specifically for this purpose is improving rapidly. This application method has environmental merit because the pesticide
treatment is placed below the soil surface, where exposure to people, pets, and animals is minimized. It also has
value from economical and performance perspectives. Since the pesticide is generally being placed below the turfgrass thatch layer, adsorption by organic matter and degradation by microorganisms within the thatch are significantly reduced. Placing the chemical beneath the soil surface more accurately targets the chemical for subsurface
pest control and provides the added benefit of reducing or eliminating dust and odor, which can be a problem with
broadcast applications of some chemicals.
Equipment is currently available for subsurface placement applications of both granular and liquid pesticides. Granular placement is developing as the most popular. Six or eight researchers are currently working with
this novel application method. Work, thus far, has focused on golf turf with large scale equipment. Efforts are being made to develop small, maneuverable applicators for residential turf applications.
Subsurface placement applications of CHIPCO® MOCAP® brand Pesticide for mole cricket control in turfgrass have been evaluated for two years. In tests, performance levels achieved have been equal to or better than
conventional broadcast applications at recommended rates of 75 to 100 lbs. per acre (7.5 to 10.0 lbs. ai/A).
Evaluations of subsurface placement applications for nematode control are underway. Results are not yet available.
Responsible management of our environment begins with proper stewardship of plant protection chemicals.
Read and follow all use directions, hazard warnings, and precautions on the label prior to use. The following statements from the CHIPCO® MOCAP® 10G label apply for subsurface placement as well as conventional broadcast applications:
* CHIPCO® MOCAP® 10G is toxic to aquatic organisms and wildlife.
* Do not apply directly to water or to areas where surface water is present.
* Runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neighboring areas.
* Always wear protective clothing and use appropriate equipment during application and handling.
* Avoid contact with granules or breathing dust.
* CHIPCO® MOCAP® 10G must be incorporated immediately after application with at least 0.1 inch of
rainfall or irrigation.
* Do not apply more than 400 pounds of CHIPCO® MOCAP® brand 10G pesticide per acre per year (40.0
lbs. ai/A/year) in any combination of insect or nematode control treatments.
This Technical Bulletin is intended only as a guide in providing general information regarding the directions,
warnings, and cautions associated with the use of CHIPCO® MOCAP® brand 10G Pesticide. As with any crop
protection chemical, always read and follow label instructions on the package before using.
For more information about CHIPCO® MOCAP® Brand 10G Pesticide or other CHIPCO® Brand Plant Protection
Chemicals, call our toll free HOTLINE (1-800-334-9745), or write to:
CHIPCO® PRODUCTS
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P. O. Box 12014
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
CHIPCO® and MOCAP® are registered trademarks of Rhone-Poulenc Ag Company
Copyright 1992 Rhone-Poulenc Ag Company

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