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40 SportsTurf | November 2014 www.sportsturfonline.com Tools & Equipment For more information on these and other products, please visit www.greenmediaonline.com/productportal. Monument: control of winter weeds Monument herbicide is an excellent choice for post-emergence control of winter annual weeds such as henbit, chickweed, wild garlic, parsley piert, rescuegrass andPoa annua in bermudagrass and zoysiagrass sports fields. With both foliar and soil activity, Monument is less temperature-dependent than other herbicides for quicker control of winter weeds. Monument can also be tank-mixed with Barricade herbicide on non-overseeded bermudagrass from mid- October to mid-November for pre- and early post-emergent control of Poa annua and rescuegrass. A 5-gram packet of Monument is available for broadcast applications. Five individual 5-gram packets are contained in the 25-gram labeled package, which offer greater value to you when treating areas larger than 2,000 ft2. For backpack spot applications, Monument is available in single-dose 0.5-gram packs. Syngenta supports a FIFRA Section 2(ee) recommendation* for a use rate of 0.5-grams per two gallons of water to treat up to 2,000 ft2. Syngenta Pro-Tech launches Turf Pushers Pro-Tech Manufacturing and Distribution, Inc. has introduced its newest product offering, the Turf Pusher, a contain- ment plow that can clear snow from turf sports fields. This new product line will solve the challenges that sports field managers face when trying to clear snow in a safe and effective manner. Highlights: smoothly glides over turf and field covers with minimal disruption to the crumb rubber; sideplates minimize snow spillage and decrease the need for multiple passes; can stack snow resulting in less piles and more surface area cleared; multiple connection types available for small track machines and tractors; no moving parts, which minimizes repairs and maintenance; allows customers to provide year round access to their sports fields and minimizes disruption to scheduled sporting events. Pro-Tech Manufacturing & Distribution, Inc GreensGroomer LitterKat now featuring durable vibrators An innovative manufacturer of synthetic turf grooming equipment has partnered with a pioneer of industrial vibration to improve reliability and reduce maintenance on its turf sweepers. In a move to extend the company's mission of engineering the most functional and durable designs in the turf care industry, GreensGroomer WorldWide specifies a matching pair of Cougar DC-80 12V Vibrators from Martin Engineering on every LitterKat Synthetic Turf Sweeper. Unwanted materials inevitably end up on the field, such as wrappers, grip tape, shoe spikes, leaves, etc. The old style turf required an industrial vacuum to clean it. But the rubber granules in today's surfaces would be easily picked up with a vacuum, and redistribution would be complicated. An effective turf grooming system solves that problem. GreensGroomer New tailgate spreader Engineered to spread free-flowing ice-melting materials with ease, the new TGS 300 Tailgate Spreader from BOSS Snowplow is designed for SUVs and light-duty trucks. The TGS 300 Tailgate Spreader features a 200-pound, 3 cubic- foot capacity. Variable speed control with blast feature and overload protection makes the TGS 300 easy to use. A hard poly cover keeps moisture out. The TGS 300 is powered by a 12-volt electric high-torque motor for consistent performance, reliability and durability. The BOSS line of TGS spreaders also includes the TGS 600, 800 and 1100. BOSS Products ASBA publishes Indoor Sports Surfaces manual The American Sports Builders Association has published the 2014 edition of Indoor Sports Surfaces: An Installation and Maintenance Manual. The book is written for potential owners and managers of sports facilities, as well as for anyone in the sports construction industry. It includes user-friendly technical information on all aspects of indoor surfaces for various sports, including design, budgeting and planning, site requirements, surface selection, construction, maintenance, repair, amenities and accessories and more. In addition, it includes diagrams, photos, governing bodies and sources for further information. The new publication includes multiple enhancements, including: Updated technical information taking into consideration the latest developments in the industry; a new chapter on indoor track and field facilities; a new chapter on the use of telescopic and fixed bleacher seating with indoor flooring; expanded information on court markings and diagrams to ensure accurate sizing and placement of lines for sports facilities; lists of various testing organizations. American Sports Builders Association Gallery SC specialty herbicide now in liquid formulation Dow AgroSciences announces Gallery SC specialty herbicide, a new, convenient liquid formulation. Now avail- able in 49 states, the easy-to-use suspension concentrate formula provides excellent plant tolerance and long-lasting preemergence control of more than 95 species of broadleaf weeds. Gallery SC is easy to pour and measure, and the new 2-gallon packaging greatly reduces handling, rinsing and disposal. Applied at a rate of approximately 1 quart per acre, Gallery SC in the 2-gallon jug will cover 8¼ acres using a single container. Gallery SC is available in two convenient package sizes — 1 quart and 2 gallon. Dow AgroSciences Turf & Ornamentals