With 5 June fast
approaching, greenkeepers must use up or safely dispose of products containing
the active ingredient iprodione.
Bayer head of sales,
Neil Pettican, reiterates that it will be illegal to store or use unapproved
iprodione based chemicals, including Chipco Green and Interface after 5 June
2018.
“If it’s not possible
to use up products safely by this date, then it’s important to dispose of them
responsibly.
“In light of this and
to help users keep in line with stewardship guidelines for disposal, Bayer has
developed a blueprint document to help greenkeepers build their own waste
chemical disposal unit, known as the Phytobac,” says Neil.
“The system is similar
to a bio-bed and can be filled with soil and barley straw to harbour bacteria,
which feed on the pesticides to dispose of them naturally, without harming the
external environment.
“The blueprint to
build a Phytobac can be downloaded for free from the Bayer website.
However, if this isn’t
an option, it’s recommended that a local hazardous waste company is contacted
to take away any unwanted chemicals.”
Neil recommends that
those looking for an alternative to iprodione based products should consider
Exteris Stressgard.
“This fungicide has
filled the gap left by such a pivotal active ingredient and is now a key player
in helping greenkeepers to manage Microdochium Patch, as it offers preventative
and early curative control.”
