Landscape Management, May 2014
LAWN CARE 4 Wick on Dont forget about specialty equipment for targeting specific weeds in sensitive situations Ketterer says A wick applicator for example looks like a hockey stick LANDSCAPEMANAGEMENT NET MAY 2014 46 with a paint roller on the end You can wipe glyphosate onto the weeds to selectively take them out he says Its a pretty cool little tool that comes in handy 5 Top it off Filling Spred Rites with granular herbicides directly from product bags can be tricky causing spillage and waste Ketterer recommends using a 5 gallon paint bucket with a lid and pour spout to keep the product dry and make the task easier LM PHOTOS JOE KETTERER MARKETWATCH The Goods LAWN CARE FMC TRIPLE CROWN T O INSECTICIDE Triple Crown is a three way combination of bifenthrin zeta cypermethrin and imidacloprid offering multiple modes of action on pests including ants fire ants grubs masked chafer European chafer and Japanese beetle chinch bugs annual bluegrass weevils ticks mites billbugs mole crickets and more APPLY AWAY The product is labeled for broadcast lawn treatments mound treatments and landscape applications SAFETY FIRST It goes without saying that lawn care professionals always should follow personal protective equipment requirements listed on pesticide labels says Joe Ketterer regional production specialist with the Brickman Group Still everyone needs a reminder he says Heres his must have safety gear checklist Dont forget Safety vest Safety glasses Gloves Boots Eye wash bottle solution and cups Spill cleanup kit Wear when applicable Long sleeved shirt Ear protection Chemical gloves Dust mask TOUGH ACTING Available in an EW formulation Triple Crown works through contact translaminar and systemic activity WIDE RANGE Its registered for use on lawn and landscaped areas around residential institutional public commercial and industrial buildings parks recreational areas and athletic fields 4 5
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