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Turf grass product development – behind the scenes with Envu UK
Have you ever wondered how turf fungicide products are developed? We sat down with Viola Müller Laboratory Head and Product Development Manager Turf & Ornamentals EMEA to find out.
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Mental Health Awareness Week – Dealing with Anxiety
Anxiety is the theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (15-21 May 2023) and so here at Envu, we’re building on our partnership with the charity CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably). Together we’re shining a light on the issue of anxiety and offering practical help for those working in the greenkeeping sector.
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Greenkeeping - challenges and opportunities facing the sector
Talking to us at Bigga Turf Management Exhibition (BTME) earlier this year, James McKenzie – Director of Estates from Celtic Manor, highlights the current problems the industry is facing.
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International Women’s Day – What it means to us
As part of International Women’s Day (IWD) we’re speaking to Lucy and Lucy from our Envu UK team about the key messages and exploring this year’s chosen theme #EmbraceEquity.
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Envu embraces 2023 with new team members and new thinking
Only a matter of months since Envu was created following the divestment of Envu Environmental Sciences, the company is establishing a clear direction and growing from strength to strength.
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Are you ready for Winter?
We are now coming into the unpredictable winter months of December and January when the weather alone can bring with it some interesting challenges for professional and amateur grounds practitioners, especially when it comes to controlling an outbreak of turf disease.
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Meet Phil Logan
Introducing the talented Phil Logan as National Account Manager at Envu UK & Ireland.
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Encouraging a healthy sward
Encouraging and maintaining a healthy sward requires a lot of mechanical and physical activities, as well as applying several enhancing products such as plant feed supplements, wetting agents and top dressings throughout the year.
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Laying the foundations for Autumn turf grass disease prevention
Summer stress in turf, particularly in terms of proliferation of turf grass diseases generally comes to a head during late summer and early autumn, a time of the year when we are likely to get several weeks of heavy dews forming on natural grass surfaces.
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Combatting Turf Stress
How time, investment and science are allowing Signature Xtra and Exteris Stressgard to combat stress in turf.
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Meet Paul Fisher
Joining the UK team as the new National Account and Technical Manager, Paul Fisher has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the Pest Control industry.
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Chafer Grubs - What, Why, How?
We answer what they are, why they cause so many problems for turf managers and how best to control them.
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Life going off course?
Being outdoors and getting physically active are well documented as being ways to improve mental wellbeing, but what happens when your job already involves being outdoors and being physically active and you’re still struggling?
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A new industry and a new challenge
Meet Begum Erel – Head of Sales UK & Ireland
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Spring signals the start of the annual total weed control programme
We spoke with Weedfree Limited about how Valdor Flex is keeping its clients happy and its costs down
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What's an IPM Strategy?
It's important for turf professionals/practitioners to have an Integrated Pest Management strategy in place to deal with reoccurring challenges.
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The 2022 Pest and Disease Treatment Timelines
To maximise the effectiveness of turf fungicides, insecticides and herbicides there is a need to understand the relevant life cycles and have a clear plan of action of when to use them.
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Meet Colin Mumford, Technical Support Manager at Envu
Dr. Colin Mumford talks about turf pests, weeds, and diseases.
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Tops tips for greenkeepers during the autumn
By utilising the quieter months on golf courses, greenkeepers can carry out essential course maintenance to protect turf
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Preventing Microdochium Patch with fungicides
A recent fungicide trial in Ireland shows positive results for controlling Microdochium Patch with Stressgard formulated fungicides
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How to control leatherjackets with nematodes
Learn how golf course manager Craig Betts, was able to successfully control a leatherjacket infestation using biological nematode treatments.
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Worried about mental health? You’re not alone
The nature of the greenkeeping means many groundsmen face mental health challenges, but CALM is here to support.
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Microdochium Patch – UK’s number one turf disease
Why is Microdochium Patch so problematic? Find out what conditions it thrives in, the signs to look out for and how to manage this challenging disease.
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How fungicides can help to tackle summer stress
A new trial is underway in Ireland, looking at how a range of fungicide products can prevent the symptoms of summer stress and turf diseases
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Combatting summer stress with Stressgard technology
Trial results highlight the most effective solutions to tackle summer turf stress.
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‘Glyphosate Hub’ – a hub dedicated to amenity contractors
Envu has launched a new hub to provide contractors with everything they need to know about glyphosate.
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Are you ready to tackle those stubborn weeds ahead of golf re-opening?
Greg Collins, Envu national account manager for Ireland, gives his advice for keeping on top of weeds this spring, following a challenging winter.
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Step-by-step guide to achieving long-term weed control
Weeds are appearing so it’s important amenity contractors, if they haven’t already, have a control plan in place.
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Worms are key to healthy, stress-free turf
Worm casts can be a challenge, but find out how greenkeepers can manage them, without damaging worm populations.
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Start 2021 with 'stress free' turf
There is no doubt that golf courses are facing unprecedented times, but it is important to keep on top of maintenance and ensure courses are in good condition for when golfers return.
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How to prepare for spring weeds with pre-emergence weed control
Colin Mumford, technical manager at Envu, gives his top tips on how to get ahead with weed control this spring.
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CALM The Campaign Against Living Miserably
We've teamed up with Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) to help support mental wellbeing in the turf, amenity, and pest control sectors.
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How The Golf Industry’s Been Affected By Covid In 2020
We spoke with some greenkeepers and asked them what impact has Covid had on the UK’s golf industry in 2020?
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Tackling Turf Stress
How to reduce turf stress from happening and causing disease
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Envu Supports Award Winning Hogweed Eradication Project in the UK
Non-native weeds are an ongoing concern for the UK with 36 species currently documented by the government as ‘invasive alien plants’. Among these, giant hogweed is particularly tricky to control.
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Top Tips for Controlling Leatherjackets
Dr Colin Mumford gives his top tips on how to control leatherjackets through cultural and biological methods.
