Adama Algaefix (Fungicide)
Selective algae control for turf and ornamentals
Algaefix® is a selective turf and ornamental algaecide containing 142.5 g/L Quaternary Ammonium Compound. It is registered for the control of algae and mould in golf courses, bowling greens and sports turf areas, as well as on hard surfaces such as pathways and nursery greenhouse floors.
Algaefix® is an environmentally safe, biodegradable, completely water soluble and non-phytotoxic algaecide. Used as directed, the pesticidal residues of this product are biodegraded by normal soil microorganism populations.
Features
- Unique mode of action
- Strong activity on algae
- Non chloride based formulation
- Environmentally safe, biodegradable and completely water soluble
- Non-corrosive to equipment, structures, growing areas and most importantly is not harmful to plants when applied at recommended rates
- APVMA approved product.
Benefits
- Limited potential for resistance
- Will control algae effectively and efficiently
- Limited potential for burn, unlike other algaecides on the market
- Non-persistent in the environment
- Easy to use
- Safe for use in nursery production situations on a range of plant species
- Credible formulation and proven activity
Key Targets
Algae in turf management
Algae are primitive green plants. They can be a problem in turfgrass when surface conditions are overly wet. They tend to occur in low, shaded, or compacted areas. Algae form a greenish to black scum on the soil or in thin turf. As this blackish scum dries, it appears as a crust that later cracks. Turfgrass plants may become chlorotic (yellowed), weak, and eventually die as a result of Algae competition.
Culturally, algal scums can be managed in turf by employing the following methods
- Improving surface and subsurface drainage
- Avoiding frequent irrigation, especially at night
- Aerification of compacted areas
- Maintaining proper pH and nutritional levels
- Increasing mowing height where possible and practical
- Improving light penetration to the turf sward
- Using more shade tolerant grasses where shade is the major cause of the problem.
Algae in nursery production
Algae is found in nearly every greenhouse, nursery and sometimes even landscapes where ornamentals are produced. Algae grows wherever we have supplied it with excess water and food. It can be found on pots, potting media surfaces, soil, benches, walkways and even all over plant leaves and stems. Algae are a nuisance, a worker health risk (slipping), a challenge to plant nutrition as they use water and fertiliser meant for plant growth, and an irrigation challenge because a dense algal mat can make water penetration impossible. They are also food for some insect pests including fungus gnats.
About ADAMA
ADAMA is a leading global crop protection company, providing solutions to combat weeds, insects and disease, so farmers can do what they do best: feed and clothe the world.
Centaur Asia Pacific is the distributor for Adama in Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Updated on: 4 July 2024
