Addressing Top Concerns:
Insect Pressure:
- 38% identified white grubs as potential issues
- 20% are concerned about armyworms
- 32% are worried about annual bluegrass weevils (ABW)
- 19% cited mole crickets as a concern
Current Solutions include:
Acelepryn® Xtra and Ference® insecticides for leading protection and reduced pricing starting Oct. 1, 2025
Diseases: Top disease concern on greens
- Pythium 57%
- Dollar spot 56%
- Anthracnose 42%
- Brown patch 41%
Current Solution:
Visit GreenCastOnline.com/DiseaseGuide for efficacy ratings on all Syngenta products on all labeled diseases.
Nematode Management
- 37% concerned about plant-parasitic nematodes
Current Solution:
Divanem® nematicide for broad spectrum control and an excellent rotation partner for resistance management.
Importance of Greens:
- Greens remain the most critical surfaces on courses
- 66% of superintendents allocate 25–75% of non-capital maintenance budgets to greens care
Data-Driven Management:
- Moisture management cited as the biggest challenge
- 77% of respondents measure moisture levels
Solutions include:
Spiio™ soil sensors automating data collection (moisture, temperature, salinity, light)
Comprehensive agronomic alerts (soil temp alerts, GDD alerts, Smith-Kerns dollar spot model)
The best savings of the year on current solutions are available October 1-December 9 through GreenTrust® 365.
Syngenta supports superintendents through comprehensive solutions, research, proven agronomic programs and our nationwide team of 36 agronomists. We’re proud to sponsor this research in partnership with Golf Course Industry and hope these insights prove valuable in your efforts to maintain exceptional greens.
— Stephanie Schwenke,
Turf Market Manager, Syngenta
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