GOOD TURF MANAGEMENT
BEGINS WITH:
TURFSHIELD
Label Information

TurfShield Enhances Turf Growth

By adding the preventative biological fungicide TurfShield™ to your Turf Management Program, you create a healthy, vigorous turf and shut the door on root pathogens with one product. TurfShield grows right along with the root system, forming a "TurfShield Barrier", giving your turf roots an increase in nutrients and moisture as well as enhanced growth and a greener turf. Many current fungicides are including a resistance management program on their label. They state, "to preserve usefulness of their products, avoid making more than two consecutive applications of the same fungicides". Because of the various ways the active ingredient in TurfShield enhances root growth and prevents diseases, resistance will not develop. Thus, a good disease management program would be to use a "curative" fungicide, if problems exist, followed by TurfShield for a one-two punch for disease control.

The active ingredient in TurfShield aggressively grows on the turf roots and blocks invading pathogens (Pythium, Rhizoctonia, Fusarium and Sclerotinia) from attacking the root. TurfShield is the first EPA-registered biological fungicide for golf course greens, tees and fairways. TurfShield contains the highly effective active ingredient Trichoderma harzianum Strain T-22, a beneficial fungus with root growth enhancing properties. Developed at Cornell University, and manufactured by BioWorks, TurfShield will grow on the turf roots prohibiting the attack of root pathogens while minimizing environmental stresses to your turfgrass.

TURFSHIELD BENEFITS?

• Healthier and greener turf with a protective barrier against root fungal pathogens.
   
• Minimizes environmental plant stresses.
   
• Increases turf health and improves overall durability of greens, tees and fairways.
   
• Improves stand establishment on new seedings and turf recovery.
   
• Fully compatible with other beneficial organisms to improve soil environment.
   
• Compatible with all fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, growth regulators and most fungicides.
   
• 0-hour re-entry interval, safe for workers, golfers, athletes and wildlife.

TURFSHIELD LIMITATIONS?

• TurfShield is not a "Cure-All" or a "Silver Bullet". It will not compensate for inadequate cultural practices such as poor sanitation, over-or under-fertilization, or poor or non-uniform irrigation practices.
   
• Limited control under high disease pressures…Continue with standard chemicals.
   
• Has limited control against Phytophthora diseases.

TURFSHIELD USES AND RATES:

SPRING:

• Apply 2.0 lb/M when turf becomes active (soil temperatures above 48°F) or soon after aerification and sprigging. Apply 1.0 lb/M approximately 4 weeks later.
  
   
  • Aids with preventative control of root rot diseases such as dollar spot, Rhizoctonia, etc.
     
  • Promotes good root growth, which aids in nutrient and moisture uptake.
     
  • Improves overall turf quality and durability

SUMMER:

• Apply 1.0 - 2.0 lb/M approximately 8 - 10 weeks after the last spring application. If over-seeding, mix 2.0 lb of TurfShield with 100 lb. of seed.
  
   
  • Promotes extended root colonization and protection.
     
  • Protects seedlings against Pythium root rot and aids in faster establishment.
     
  • Promotes root growth, enlarges root mass and turf density.
     
  • Aids in the availability of nutrients to the turf.

FALL:

• Apply 1.0 - 2.0 lb/M approximately 4 weeks before fall dormancy or 8 - 12 weeks after the last application.
  
   
  • Continued root colonization and protection.
     
  • Promotes root growth, better root structure.
     
  • Hardens the turf to reduce the risk of winter die-back.
     
  • Promotes quicker turf growth after transition.