Top EOP products superintendents should add to their shopping list this season
Golfdom asked some of the leading providers of turf solutions in the industry to share one product in their line that superintendents should be focusing on during Early Order Program season this year and why. Here are the products that these providers told us needed to be on every superintendent’s shopping list.
Syngenta
“There are two Syngenta products superintendents should pay attention to this EOP season: Trefinti nematicide/fungicide and Atexzo insecticide/miticide. Both are making their EOP debut and represent important innovations for turf managers. Trefinti provides exceptional control of nematodes — including lance nematodes — while delivering excellent control of spring dead spot, take-all root rot and mini ring. Atexzo introduces a new class of chemistry for turf, with flexible application timing and activity on larvae/nymphs as well as adults. That versatility is especially valuable for annual bluegrass weevil and mole cricket programs. It also delivers strong control of bermudagrass mites.”
Stephanie Schwenke, Turf Market Manager
The Andersons
“When planning EOP purchases, superintendents should focus on products that address predictable, recurring challenges. In Southern and Transition Zone markets, CastAway DG is a valuable tool for managing earthworm casting activity and preserving playing conditions throughout the season. For Northern courses, VersaGard deserves strong consideration as a proven solution for snow mold prevention and protecting turf through the winter months.”
Tony Goldsby, Sales Director
Quali-Pro
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“One product I think superintendents should keep an eye on this fall is our new flumioxazin granular herbicide. Flumioxazin has long been a trusted preemergence active, but its use in turf as a liquid formulation has traditionally been limited. By pairing it with a granular formulation, we’ve opened the door to safe applications across a wide range of cool- and warm-season turfgrasses while maintaining outstanding grassy and broadleaf weed control. It also fills an important niche as a non-root-pruning option, making it an excellent rotational partner with indaziflam-based programs. Beyond maintained turf, it’s a valuable tool for golf course native areas.”
Nathan Nordstedt, Ph.D., Technical Services Manager
PBI-Gordon
“Arkon Liquid Herbicide is a powerful addition to PBI-Gordon’s Green Dividends EOP for the 2027 season. It gives golf course superintendents excellent nutsedge and kyllinga control on all use sites across the course, including putting greens. It’s also proven to reduce the number and viability of nutsedge tubers. Plus, new this year, our Green Dividends EOP offers a bonus of up to 25 percent when multiple brands are purchased. Arkon is a liquid formulation that makes it great for tank mixing, so ordering Arkon with other trusted PBI-Gordon solutions can help boost your savings even more.”
Eric Reasor, Southeast Research Scientist
SEPRO
“With the first new pre-emergent active ingredient in over a decade, StriCore gives superintendents a powerful new tool to help prevent tough Poa annua, crabgrass and goosegrass before they become bigger problems. EOP is the time to add it to your program and secure the best pricing of the year.”
Kyle Briscoe, Ph.D., Senior Research Manager
Envu
“Signature XTRA Stressgard Liquid fungicide stands out this EOP because it combines innovation with immediate value. It brings the proven disease control and plant health benefits of Signature technology to a liquid formulation that many people have been eager to see. As part of the Envu EOP, Signature XTRA Stressgard Liquid is an Envu Extra, offering up to a 2 percent rebate on all EOP purchases for the purchase of 24 or more bottles. Customers can stack savings on key select products and earn up to 19 percent in total program savings, making it easier to integrate this new innovation into their rotation while maximizing end-of-season savings.”
J. Nolfo, Campaign Activation Manager, Golf
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