Cueva® Commercial Copper Fungicide now labeled for use on Swiss chard and greenhouse strawberries in Canada

Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, October 18, 2023 — Neudorff North America, an innovative leader in ecologically responsible products for agriculture, turf and ornamental growers, announces that Cueva is now labeled for use on greenhouse strawberries for the control of powdery mildew and on Swiss chard for the suppression of Cercospora leaf spot.


Cueva Commercial Copper Fungicide is an effective low-copper fungicide/bactericide that offers excellent disease control combined with superior crop safety and is distributed by Belchim Crop Protection Canada.

Fiesta® Granular Weed & Feed Now Available

September 26, 2023 — Fiesta® Granular Weed & Feed is now available from select distributors, fortifying the herbicide portfolio of Neudorff North America. This powerful product is a combination weed killer and fertilizer and does not hurt turf.

Fiesta Granular Weed & Feed provides six benefits in each application:

  • post-emergent weed control
  • moss control
  • pre-emergent weed control
  • algae control
  • turf green up
  • disease control

The product is fast-acting and shows visible results within hours. It also promotes the growth of thick, green grass, is safe to use on newly seeded lawns before germination and works in temperatures between 50°F and 85°F. As soon as granules are no longer visible, people and pets can enter treated areas.

Fiesta Granular Weed & Feed has a guaranteed N-P-K analysis of 8-0-1 which is derived from lysine, sodium ferric EDTA and potassium chloride. It greens up turf in seven days with its patented formula.

In university trials, the herbicide proved superior to competitive products in controlling smooth crabgrass and white clover following application. Fiesta Granular Weed & Feed is available in 20-pound bags that will treat up to 6,670 square feet and 40-pound bags that will treat up to 13,330 square feet.

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Cutline: Fiesta® Granular Weed & Feed has been introduced by Neudorff North America and is available from select distributors. The herbicide is a combination weed killer and fertilizer that does not harm turf.

Media contact:

Rick Purnell
Mona Howell & Associates

rpurnell@monahowell-associates.com
760-799-5578

Controlling All Slug and Snail Species Improves Crop Health, ROI

Supplementing ground and crop management practices with powerful baits approved for conventional and organic production is an efficient way to achieve as much control as possible.

Slugs and snails can rob performance from any crop. They’re among the most destructive pests in agriculture. In fact, slugs alone can wipe out a slow-growing crop in just a few days, according to The Ohio State University. Both pests thrive in damp and wet conditions, common during spring. They’re most active at night and on cloudy and foggy days. They hide when it’s sunny and warm, so often the only evidence of their presence is missing or damaged plants and slimy, silver trails.

Keeping trunk areas as grass- and weed-free as possible and not letting limbs and leaves touch the ground help keep slugs and snails away from citrus trees as shown on this snail bait trial site. A sound baiting strategy will help manage infestations should they occur.

Successfully managing these pests takes a combination of practices. Where possible, the first step is to remove as many places as possible where they can hide during the day. Debris, weedy areas around tree trunks and dense ground cover are ideal for them to avoid sun and heat.

Green cover crops can harbor these pests, so baiting to reduce populations before the cover crops are disked, mowed or dried down is sound management. Otherwise, slugs and snails can move out of disturbed cover crops and infest the crop.

Early warm spells, especially right after rainfall, make for prime baiting weather. These periods give the pests time to come out of hibernation, get active and start feeding on your crop and profits. Supplementing ground and crop management practices with powerful baits approved for conventional and organic production is an efficient way to achieve as much control as possible.

Two baits have shown to be especially effective at controlling all species of slugs and snails.

Ferroxx® AQ Slug and Snail Bait from Neudorff North America is an iron-based, waterproof bait, resistant enough that it is labeled for aquatic application. This characteristic also helps the bait last a long time on the ground. With iron phosphate as the active ingredient, Ferroxx AQ can be used around pets and wildlife. Because it is MRL-exempt, Ferroxx AQ may be applied to all food and feed crops, unlike competing baits. Snails and slugs are lured to the bait. Once ingested, even small amounts will cause them to stop feeding and die. The product has one label for all use sites and its micro pellets allow for the maximum number of baiting points. Ferroxx AQ is labeled for broadcast, aerial, and direct aquatic application.

Sluggo Maxx® Slug and Snail Bait, also from Neudorff, is the most powerful slug and snail bait for organic agriculture. It is OMRI Listed®, MRL-exempt and offers fast-acting protection up to the day of harvest. It simplifies compliance because it can be applied to a wide variety of crops and has no annual maximum or re-application interval. Sluggo Maxx can be applied via broadcast, over-the-top, aerial and aquatic methods. It can be used around pets, wildlife and domestic animals.

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EPA Approves Finalsan for use in Hemp

Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, January 18, 2022 — Neudorff North America, an innovative leader in ecologically responsible products for agriculture, turf and ornamental growers, announces that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has granted approval for the use of Finalsan® Herbicidal Soap in hemp.

Finalsan is a fast-acting, non-staining, non-selective weed, grass, algae and moss killer that kills within hours. It can be used any time of the year, even in cool weather and leaves no harmful residue in the soil. It is OMRI Listed®, thus suitable for organic production.

“This label addition allows us to make Finalsan available to farmers licensed to grow hemp on nearly 500,000 acres in the U.S.,” Cam Wilson, Neudorff North America president, said. “Finalsan delivers unparalleled performance against pests listed on its label.”

Late summer weed management in turf yields economic, environmental rewards

Whether in a large turfgrass farm or residential lawn, weed management remains important throughout summer. Weeds detract from the beauty of turfgrass, plus they compete for sunlight, moisture, nutrients and space. Left untended, weeds have the potential to dominate an area where turfgrass grows.

Quality turfgrass is important to our daily activities, as the late, famed agronomist James B. Beard wrote. It aids with erosion control; can eliminate dusty or muddy areas; reduces noise, glare and pollution; reduces heat and in many cases, provides direct economic benefits to growers and other landowners. It is also part of multiple recreational activities and looks great in well-tended lawns, golf courses, parks and other areas.

Turfgrass is environmentally important, as well. Like all green plants, it absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere. It also helps with water infiltration as it efficiently uses irrigation water and reduces runoff from rainfall and helps filter suspended contaminants in it. Thus, keeping turfgrass healthy and weed-free helps us all.

It helps control water runoff, too. A 5,000 square foot natural grass lawn has the potential to capture around 2,000 gallons of rainwater before runoff occurs on sandy-loam soil, and up to 27,000 gallons of rainwater before runoff occurs on sandy soil, according to The Lawn Institute.

Whether targeting weeds or insects, an integrated approach to pest management will deliver the most efficacy. Cultural practices that promote vigorous turfgrass growth and development are especially helpful. Weeds have difficulty invading turfgrass that is properly fertilized, watered and mowed to appropriate heights.

Frequent mowing at recommended height guidelines greatly limits many annual and biennial weeds. Hand pulling, hoeing, cultivating, controlled burning and mulching also help control weeds.

For perennial weeds and ongoing infestations of other weeds, herbicides round out IPM protocols. Four types of herbicides are available: selective, nonselective, preemergence and postemergence. The label on each will specify application rates and is always the best reference for safe and effective use.

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Sources:
Pennsylvania State University
The Lawn Institute
Turfgrass: Science and Culture
University of Georgia Extension