The benefits of Signature Xtra Stressgard fungicide from Bayer Environmental Science were on display at this year's Golf Industry Show in San Antonio. Recently, it came one step closer to market when it received federal label registration from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
With the active ingredient o-ethyl phosphonate, Signature Xtra Stressgard is labeled for control of Pythium diseases. It also is labeled for control of anthracnose, summer decline and bentgrass deadspot in a tank mix.
"At Bayer, we understand the challenge that superintendents face in maintaining pristine turfgrass, especially on greens, throughout the playing season," said Mike Hirvela, fungicide product manager for Bayer's professional turf and ornamentals. "That's why we've leveraged the latest plant health technology to create Signature Xtra Stressgard, a solution that allows superintendents to unlock the maximum potential of their turf and gives them the ultimate reliability and peace of mind they've come to expect from Bayer solutions."
Signature Xtra Stressgard is formulated to better match intervals at which superintendents typically treat greens, as well as the natural growth of the turfgrass plant. With the addition of Bayer's Stressgard formulation, it also is designed to promote turf health and disease control on greens and maximize the plant's ability to withstand biotic and abiotic stresses. Other benefits include improved aerification recovery and winter recovery and early spring green-up.
