Other pesticides used for Grounds Management

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A product name for a biocide for the control of algae which contains an organic, plant originated, nonanoic acid for use on porous and non-porous hard surfaces. It is manufactured by Belchim Crop Protection and supplied by Rigby Taylor.

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A range of biocide products (EndoSan 3, EndoSan 3 RTU – Ready To Use, EndoSan50) which contains hydrogen peroxide as the active ingredient, being used as a disinfectant for hard surfaces, including artificial turf, and equipment handles etc. It is supplied by Rigby Taylor.

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An insecticide used for the control of Bibionid fly larvae.

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A molluscicide for the control of slugs and snails.

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A product name for a material which acts to decontaminate a hard surface area by bioremediation, being supplied by Rigby Taylor. A typical application rate for contaminated localised areas is 1 litre of concentrate, diluted in either 20 or 30 litres of water (for a conventional pressure washer or power washer respectively), can be used to treat up 100m². The area might be sprayed for 5-10 minutes and then a hard brush is used to scrub the surface clean.

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A product name for an anti-foaming liquid that can reduce foaming in a sprayer tank when applied to a solution during tank filling and before foam is present in significant volumes. It is supplied by Agrovista Amenity.

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A former disinfectant and sterilant for use in cleaning equipment but also for the control of the more severe Fairy rings: grade 1 (Marasmius oreades), where the remaining excavated pit from the contaminated soil and turf was treated with formaldehyde to hopefully kill off any potential remaining fungal presence. Typically, a 40% concentration was used, the area well-watered in and covered over with a polythene or waterproof tarpaulin and left for 10-14 days before being removed to maximise the sterilising effect.

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A product name for an insecticide that contained the active ingredient Gamma-HCH for the control of chafer grubs and leatherjackets but is no longer approved for use.

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See HCH.

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A liquid treatment of grass seeds to aid germination and development, which also contains Trichoderma atroviride, aiming to help improve disease tolerance. It also adds 2% by weight to the seed. This coating is used on the R Range of seed mixtures produced by Rigby Taylor.