Branching Out: Reduced Risk and Low Impact Pesticides

Environmental Protection Agency approved Reduced Risk and Low Impact Pesticides are available and are a good fit for controlling insects, weeds and certain diseases in Turf. These products are extremely low in toxicity to most non-target animal including birds, fish, bees and humans. So why are we as an industry reluctant to embrace these new technologies? Let’s take a look at some commonly used Turf Products and see how they can effect environment and suggest some Reduced Risk and Low Impact Pesticide alternatives.

  • Reduced Risk Herbicide Weed Free contains 96% Less Pesticide Active Ingredient with the same results as standard three-way herbicide
  • Reduced Risk Grub Control that is “Bee Safe” so you don’t have to notify bee keepers
  • Organic Certified Non-Selective Herbicide replacement for Round Up