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Sep 17
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Aquatrols Announces New Director of Research and Development

Paulsboro, NJ (September 17, 2018) – Aquatrols – the world’s largest manufacturer of cutting-edge soil surfactants and related technologies – has named Dr. Darryl Ramoutar as Director of Research and Development. Previously serving in leadership positions at Scotts Miracle-Gro Company and Clarke Environmental Services, Darryl brings a breadth of experience... read more →
Sep 12
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Water Management and Sports Safety

Sports turf managers face the challenge of maintaining a safe and playable turfgrass surface while reducing inputs such as fertilizer and water – it’s no easy task. Surface firmness of athletic fields has received more attention in recent years due to increased awareness and heightened concussion prevention standards. With students returning... read more →
Aug 01
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Managing Anthracnose in Changeable Weather Conditions

The arrival of the much-needed rainfall recently has also unfortunately seen a spike in the risk of the foliar blight form of Anthracnose (Colletotrichum cereale). Anthracnose attacks grass plants (most commonly Poa annua) when rainfall arrives following prolonged drought stress. It is triggered by environmental stress, low nutrition and compaction... read more →
Jul 24
Jul 10
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Breaking Through Water Repellency

Implementation of soil surfactants in the golf season is a great way to manage water movement which maintains robust turf health at the top level of the rootzone. What happens when water, either irrigated or from rainfall, can’t get through that top layer? This is most commonly referred to as... read more →
Jun 14
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Prepare Your Turf for Stress this Season with Providian

Quick Facts about Providian: Who should use Providian? Turf managers who understand that a healthy plant is the best defense against stress and disease. What is Providian? Providian is an easy to use, balanced, synergistic bio-enhancement package that contains concentrated seaweed extract, multi-source chelated iron and manganese, a custom amino acid package... read more →
Jun 06
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Aquatrols Names Lee Schaber as Agronomic Services Manager

Aquatrols – the world’s largest manufacturer of cutting-edge soil surfactants and related technologies – has named Lee Schaber as Agronomic Services Manager. The hire reinforces Aquatrols’ continued commitment to pioneering new methods which advance conservation and health for turf, agriculture, and horticulture. With products applied in more than 40 countries, including... read more →
May 16
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Jumpstarting the Season with Revolution

Your rootzone is probably in better shape in spring than it will be at any other time during the season – its water reserves are fully charged with snowmelt and/or spring rains, and there is very little instance of overt water repellency. But this doesn’t mean that you should hold off... read more →
May 01
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Respect the Drop

Since 1955, we’ve committed to protecting our most valuable natural resources. In addition to products that help partners make better use of water and other applied inputs, we promote an internal culture of conservation. In recent years, we’ve optimized operations and focused our vision, embracing a corporate and social responsibility... read more →
Apr 16
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Ensure Uniform Transition

Turf managers in many parts of the country are in the midst of “transition,” the time in turf’s life cycle when it breaks winter dormancy and begins growing again. This is always a tricky time for delivering optimal turf conditions. The challenge can be compounded in areas that have experienced... read more →