BASF Professional & Specialty Solutions

Attraxor for end-of-season protection

Plant growth regulators (PGRs) play a significant role in a groundsman’s arsenal when it comes to implementing maintenance strategies to improve turf. The correct course of treatment over the winter months can provide protection, as well as a reduction in Poa annua.

The unique formula of Attraxor^® makes it possible for turf care professionals to meet these needs effectively.

Attraxor^® can be used to regulate the growth of all managed amenity turf, for example, golf courses, sports pitches and training grounds, at a rate of 375 — 1,500 g/ha. Root growth is promoted, and turf colour and quality are maintained.

A lack of sunlight in the winter months can lead to an increase in Poa because the thinning grass can give way to Poa in the spring which can cause ongoing issues in maintenance.

Less light, thinning turf and then the added element of Poa means the turf becomes very high maintenance. With all of this happening throughout the winter when pitches are heavily used, this means that maintenance regimes are tough going.

Attraxor^® contains prohexadione-calcium, an active ingredient that regulates growth and also limits the spread of Poa annua by reducing seed-head production. It weakens the Poa, while strengthening the sward and improving density.

Contrary to other plant growth regulators that need to be activated by the plant enzymes, Attraxor^® can be used later in the season during cooler weather (optimal temperature between 7-20°C).

BASF offers highly effective and innovative turf management solutions for amenity and sports turf sectors, including fungicides, herbicides, bio insecticides and colourants that help improve turf quality, health and aesthetics. BASF’s expert range of products can be tailored to meet the demands of all turf landscapes, for groundskeepers, greenkeepers, golf course managers and landscape architects, helping to protect the land from diseases, pests and weeds to keep it in top condition through every season. With cutting-edge technology, BASF plays a pioneering role in the development of active ingredients, formulations and innovative new application techniques across the UK and Europe.

Attraxor^®

^{By regulating longitudinal turf growth, Attraxor® helps lessen the frequency of mowing and clipping volumes. It also limits the spread of annual meadow grass, Poa annua, by reducing seed-head production and physiological weakening.}