GRASSES AND GREENS SUPPLIES CC

GRASSES AND GREENS SUPPLIES CC
Grasses and Greens Supplies CC was established in July 2008 where it operated from a family lounge and garage
in Edenvale. After some big changes were made in the golf and turf consumable market and some of us were left
unemployed, plans and future decisions had to be made. This was the start of Grasses and Greens Supplies CC.
By June 2009, operating a business from home was no longer an option. Grasses and Greens Supplies decided to
open a retail shop in Edenvale town opposite the Edenvale post office. The move made the company very central
and convenient for most customers. The retail shop allowed Grasses and Greens Supplies to service the Golf
Course Market, Sports and Recreation Facilities, Municipalities and directly to the home user. The public were
able to come for technical advice and purchase stock at good prices, directly from the shop.
We had three great years at the retail shop. By 2012, Grasses and Greens Supplies found that the shop space and
storage facilities were no longer sufficient for our needs and once again it was time to move on. Grasses and
Greens Supplies then purchased property in Edenvale and moved its full operation to this venue. These were
exciting times for us.
Establishing a business when the turf industry in South Africa was, and 5 years later still is going through very
trying times has not been easy. Looking at the John Collier report for 2012, the statistics provided on the South
African Golf Association (SAGA) website show that in 2008 there were 460 affiliated Golf Clubs whereas in 2012
there were only 451. As far as registered players are concerned the report states that in 2008 there were 136 818
registered players and in 2012 there were 125 771 players. In both cases a decline which is of great concern.
Looking at the desk of the GCM – The official blog of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America’s
(GCSAA) Golf Course Magazine, the following table is shown:
NGF: U.S. Course openings remain stagnant
Finding oneself in a part of the United States where a new golf course opened its doors in 2012 became
infrequent. The same can be said for South Africa.
Grasses and Greens Supplies’ main focus has always been the golfing industry, providing basic technical support,
cost effective solutions and reasonably priced products. Due to the economic climate and the way the industry
has turned, our focus has had to change. We now provide all of the above to the turf industry as a whole,
including the normal home gardener to the technically qualified turf Superintendent.
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Telephone Number: (011) 452-551 Address: No 59, 13th Avenue, Edendale, Edenvale
We can now offer our services and supply products to:
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Private and Government Schools for general upkeep and sports grounds
The General Public, your day to day home gardener
Townhouse Complexes and Body Corporates
Housing and Golfing Residential Estates gardens and grounds
Local Municipalities
Department of Public Works
South African Defence Force
Maintenance, Construction and Contractor Companies
Landscapers, Architects and Garden Services
Golf Courses
9 Hole Chip and Putts
Driving ranges
Soccer Fields and Stadiums
Rugby Fields and Stadiums
Bowling Greens
Cricket Pitches
Horse Race Tracks
Hockey Fields
Polo Fields
CSIR
Eskom
Rand Water
Graveyards
Small Scale Agricultural Farmers
Any other turf related Customer
Elsie van der Walt is the backbone of Grasses and Greens Supplies. Elsie is the Administration Manager and
maintains the smooth running of the office. Most of the administration, quotations and accounts are supervised
by Elsie.
Philimon Makwela and Peter Thinane are responsible for all stock and deliveries. They are a very important part
of our company structure and the performance of the company. Philli and Peter also assist in liaising with key
clients when required.
Marinda le Roux – Myburgh is the latest member to have re-joined “the team” and is responsible for sales and
marketing to clients in Pretoria, Vaal Triangle, West Rand, Servest Group and other key clients.
Sharon Holton is the owner of Grasses and Greens Supplies. She is also the Key Accounts Manager. Sharon has
been in the turf industry since 1993 where she started her career at a company called Golf & Turf. Golf & Turf
was one of the first consumable supply companies in the turf industry in South Africa. Sharon is certified in
Turfgrass Management and Turfgrass Pest Control and has gained a wealth of knowledge from attending turf
related seminars such as Primary and Secondary Cultural Practises, Health and Safety, Turfgrass Plant Breeding
and Selection, Poa – Love it or leave it!, to name only a few. Sharon is able to use her educated experience and
knowledge gained over 20 years as well as technical support from suppliers and consultants to assist the
individual needs of all Grasses and Greens Supplies customers. We supply products to some clients who utilise the
services of certain South African top turf Consultants.
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Some of the Grasses and Greens Supplies staff members have worked together since 1995, from Golf & Turf, to
Ocean Turf Supplies, to Afgri Consumables and now with Grasses and Greens Supplies. Our team is very well
known in the turf industry and we all form a part of the big turf family.
In 2010 and 2011, Sharon was elected to the Golf Course Managers Greenkeepers Association (The GCMGA), as a
Trade Member. In 2012, the GCMGA changed its name to the Turfgrass Managers Association Gauteng (TGMA
Gauteng), which includes all Turf Managers and Superintendents and not only members affiliated to a Golf
Course. The TGMA Gauteng represents schools, bowling greens, soccer and rugby stadiums, maintenance and
contract companies etc., any business affiliated to the turf industry. In 2012 and 2013 Sharon was once again
elected onto the TGMA Gauteng Committee as one of the two trade members provided for in the constitution.
In summary, Grasses and Greens Supplies is a company that distributes products nationally, into Africa, Zanzibar
and Mauritius. Grasses and Greens Supplies distribute products for some of the larger manufacturers in the
Industry. We distribute for companies such as Floratine, Shiman, Haifa, Hygrotech, Advance Seed, Enviro Yield
Agri, Makhteshim Agan, Philagro, Nulandis (Plaaskem), Bayer, Syngenta, Efekto, Villa Crop Protection, Exportos,
Aquaduct, Aqua-aid, Tri-cure, Par Aide Products Company, Standard Golf, Stegmann Golf and Golf Course
Supplies. Our suppliers and manufacturers offer an unlimited supply of imported and local products and always
try to meet the customer’s needs and expectations. Grasses and Greens Supplies is a registered importer and
exporter with the South African Revenue Services.
When supplying customers such as Wallington Sports Turf CC, Top Turf, Golf Data Maintenance and Construction,
Servest, Life Sports, Country Club Johannesburg, Blair Athol Golf Estate, Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate, Zebula
Country Club, Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf club, Glendower Golf Club, Loftus Versveld Stadium,
Ekurhuleni Local Muncipality, Joburg City Parks, customer’s needs are a top priority. Grasses and Greens Supplies
prides itself in being able to supply superior, reliable and leading edge products which we trust and believe in. We
try our best to always meet our customer’s needs.
Our Range of Products includes:
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Fertilizers
Fertilizer is any organic or inorganic material of natural or synthetic origin that is added to a soil to supply one or
more plant nutrients essential to the growth of plants and turf. The composition of fertilizers includes micro and
macro elements. Fertilizer is available in many different forms. Most of the old formulations of fertilizers were all
chemical but as the world has become more environmentally friendly so we have realized the benefits of using
organics and organically enriched fertilizers. Grasses and Greens Supplies have a full range of organic and
organically enriched fertilizers available.
We are at present able to supply fertilizers from:- Floratine Turf and Course Solutions, Biotechnica Bio
agronomy, Talborne Organics, Nanturf, Neutrog Fertilizers, Haifa, Shiman, Scott’s, Anderson’s, Omnia
Fertilizers, Sasol Nitro, Kynoch Fertilizer, Agrilibrium restoring Natures Balance, Hygrotech, Nulandis, Biotrio,
Microbial Solutions, Green Earth Investments and others.
Water-Soluble Fertilizers:Calcium nitrate, Magnesium nitrate, Potassium nitrate, Calcium sulphate, Magnesium sulphate, Potassium
sulphate, MAP – Mono-ammonium-phosphate, MKP – Mono-potassium-phosphate, WS 6:1:3, WS 2:1:2, WS
3:1:6, Calpomagnit, Hyperfeed, Green-up, Multifeed, Polyfeed, Summerfeed and more.
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Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers: Haifa Multicote:
Controlled-Release Fertilizer Blends for turf grass applications, Lawns, Sportsfields, Pastures, Golf courses, Rollon-Lawn and Bowling greens. Multicote Turf products combine controlled release nutrients and fast-acting
nutrients for immediate uptake by plants. Multicote Turf is based on Multicote® polymer coated fertilizers.
Following application, the granules start to absorb moisture, which dissolves the nutrients inside. The dissolved
nutrients diffuse slowly and continuously to the root zone, at a rate dictated by soil temperature solely. Soil type,
water content, soil pH, and microbial activity do not affect the release rate.
A single application of Multicote Turf results in constant supply of plant nutrients for 3 to 4 months. Due to the
Multicote® technology, nutrient release rate matches the nutritional needs of the plant, which improves the
efficiency of the applied nutrients and preventing fertilizer losses. The benefits of Multicote Turf fertilizers are
Labour saving – less applications, reduced application rates - thrifty use of fertilizer materials, reduced leaching –
minimized contamination of groundwater, polymer coating – for a reliable release profile, high concentration of
nutrients in the formulae, controlled release of nitrogen and potassium – for balanced nutrition over time,
contain plant nutrients only – no chlorides or other detrimental elements. Multicote Turf is safe and simple for
use. Multicote Turf is available at a wide range of formulae and release longevities, to meet specific needs under
varying growth conditions.
Andersons:
Andersons Nutri DG is a combination of premium turf nutrients and patented dispersing granule technology
designed to optimize granular applied turf nutrition. Upon contact with water, each Nutri DG granule disperses
into thousands of micro particles that move through the turf canopy and into the root zone. Dispensability
eliminates problems with mower pick-up, sticky residue on equipment and product washing or run-off. No Mower
Pickup, No Particle Movement and No Mower Damage or Residual Shells.
Some Nutri DG products contain Proactin, a matrix of concentrated l-amino acids, plant active vitamins and other
bio nutrients. Proactin increases micro flora, improves soil structure and facilitates the assimilation of nutrients by
turf. Plant active vitamins improve secondary root development, which helps improve absorption and
translocation of nutrients in the plant. Nutri DG combined with Proactin helps create a healthy soil environment
so that turf can better tolerate stress conditions. Humic Acid precursor is a unique water soluble binder system
used in Nutri DG. It is derived from a special source of biomass and is produced through a combination of physical
and chemical processes that creates three dimensional polyphenolic carbohydrate biopolymers.
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How Does Humic Acid Precursor Work? Humic acid precursor contains a soluble form of organic carbon which
releases into the soil as Nutri DG and DG Pro granules disperse. Research has shown that organic carbon holds
nitrogen in the soil and binds readily with carbon based acids. This increases the amount of dissolved organic
carbon in the soil water. Through biochemical reactions in the soil, humic acid precursor is transformed in the
humic and fulvic acids which help chelate nutrients in the soil. For best results, humic acid precursor should be
applied at light, frequent rates to maintain activity.
Everris (Scotts):
Everris has a vast range of solutions to deliver reliable and exemplary results. Everris offers high quality products
such as premium fertilizers. Around the world, turf managers put their trust in Everris’ advanced technology to
deliver high-quality nutrition for optimum health, performance, endurance and aesthetic appearance. Dynamic
products such as slow and controlled release fertilizers put the turf manager in total control. This allows for
efficient and precise delivery of nutrients specifically designed for your turfgrass area. Technology in the turf and
amenity area at Everris is inspired to enhance the overall effect of nature. This can be seen around the globe on
golf courses, sports fields, gardens, parks and other managed areas. Dynamic products such as slow and
controlled release fertilizers put the turf manager in total control. This allows for efficient and precise delivery of
nutrients specifically designed for your turfgrass area.
Everris offers a wide variety of granular nutrition products. The majority of these are controlled release, and all
come in mini or micro granulated form. Granular products are a great help with feeding turfgrass throughout
different stages of the plant’s growth cycle. This form of nutrition offered by Everris delivers desired results at
predetermined times, in almost any soil condition. Everris’ controlled granular fertilizers are advantageous as
most of them do not flood the plant with nutrients, but carefully dispense them over time. Due to advances in
technology, leaching is basically a thing of the past.
Everris takes pride in offering such entrusted granular fertilizers like SierraformGT, SierrablenPlus, Sportsmaster
CRF and Greenmaster Pro-Lite. Everris also offers a range of organic, granular nutrition options which can be
found in the renowned Greenmaster and Sportsmaster Organic product lines.
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Liquid Fertilizers, Folio Feeds, Biostimulants and Microbes:Turgor, Maxiplex, High Five, Defense-Mag, Largo, Renaissance, Protesyn, Per”4” Max, Only K, Liquid Iron,
BioSulphate, BioHumate, BioSilicate, Chase SM6, Totalizer, Totalizer Autumn, Marinure, Fulvic 5000, BioPhos,
BioKelp, Urea, UAN, 6:1:3, K-Humate, Perkup, Knifeplus rapid green, Ressitance micro-nutrience technology,
Calphlex, Floradox Pro, Astron Root Driven Patented Biostimulant, Lifeforce, Genesis Leonardite, Humate Liquid,
Marine 3, Hygrotech Sports Packs, NC32, Assist, Triazin Liquid Green 50/50 and many more.
Liquid Amino Acid Chelates:Liquid Copper Train Amino Acid Chelate, Liquid Iron Train Amino Acid Chelate and Liquid Manganese Train Amino
Acid Chelates and more…….
Granular Chemical Fertilizers:5:1:5, 2:3:2, LAN, 1:0:1, 18:1:5, 6:3:4, Super’s 10%, GreenSulf, Green Gold, Amiplus, and many others.
Organic and Organically Enriched Fertilizers:Black Urea granular 4:3:4 , Black Blend, Black DAP, Carbon 10:1:10 + Micro’s , Talborne Organic’s Certified Range
of Vita-Grow 2:3:2 (16), Vita-Fruit & Flower 3:1:5 (18) , Vita-Green 5:1:5 (16), Vita-Veg 6:3:4 (16) , Vita-Nitro
Boost 8:1:1 (10) , Vita-Bone Meal 4:10:0 (14), Natural Turf 12:1:2 (15) + 50% Gypsum and Natural Turf 12:1:12
(15), GreenGain 13:1:18, and more…….
How to work out the % of N.P.K in a bag:
5 : 1 : 5 (36)
5 + 1 + 5 = 11
(36) ÷ 11 = 3.3%
5 x 3,3% = 16,5% N (NITROGEN)
1 x 3,3% = 3,3% P (PHOSPHATES)
5 x 3,3% = 16,5% K (POTASSIUM)
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Pest Management using Chemical Pesticide Products
In our environment a pest is any organism causing a measurable deterioration in the esthetical or functional value
of turfgrass or plants. Pests include weeds, disease-causing organisms, some insects, and other destructive
organisms.
Inevitably, when pests are mentioned pesticides are considered as important means for achieving control.
Pesticides are valuable components of a cultural programme, but pest management includes more than simply
selecting and applying the appropriate pesticide to control specific organisms. Many pests are, in effect,
controlled without the use of pesticides as long as the plant is healthy and the correct IPM (Integrated Pest
Management) programme is being used.
We at present are able to supply Pesticide Chemicals from:- Makhteshim Agrochem, Philagro, Nulandis
(Plaaskem), Bayer, Syngenta, Effekto, Villa Crop Protection, Exportos, Philagro and other chemical companies.
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STOP AND READ THE BELOW WARNINGS!
Chemicals vary in the hazards associated with their use. Some such as nematicides and fumigants can be very
hazardous. The relative hazards posed by exposure will be indicated on the label. All chemicals regardless of
which precautionary statement is carried on the label should always be treated as hazardous.
Read the label and MSDS properly. Use registered turf products only. Follow all instructions on the label
properly. Do not over apply. Once something is dead it is dead. You cannot kill it a second time by doubling
the dosage rate. Ensure that the proper registered product is being used for the correct pest.
A qualified Pest Control Operator should only apply pesticide. Ensure that the Operator IS WEARING the correct
safety clothing, face masks, overall, gloves, boots etc. Always store chemicals in their original containers, do
not fill an old container with another product. This is just looking for trouble. Ensure that all containers have a
label on them.
Dispose of containers properly and ensure they have been washed out three times and have puncture holes so
that no one else can use them. Discarded containers should be taken to an approved sanitary landfill. If you
have chemicals that have expired then you need to get hold of a company like Hazchem who are a registered
chemical waste disposal company and they can assist you.
Pesticides vary in the hazards associated with their use. Some such as nematicides and fumigants can be very
hazardous. The relative hazards posed by exposure will be indicated on the label. All pesticides regardless of
which precautionary statement is carried on the label should always be treated as hazardous.
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Herbicides and Growth Regulators –
A weed is any plant that is growing where it is not wanted, a plant out of place. For this we would use a herbicide.
What is a herbicide?
“A herbicide is a chemical which stops plant growth or destroys plants or vegetation.” Herbicides can be split into
two groups, selective and non-selective. Selective would be to kill one specific type of plant and non-selective
would be to kill everything.
What Is a Plant Growth Regulator?
“A PGR is an organic compound, natural or synthetic, that when present or applied in small amounts results in a
change in plant growth and development.” Changes include better colour, increased turf density, fewer clippings,
reduced seed heads, enhanced establishment, improved recuperative potential, deeper roots, better stress
tolerance, etc.
Growth regulators for turf have been used since the 1950’s. PGRs developed prior to the 1980’s slowed turf
growth by slowing cell division. They were often phytotoxic. Flurprimidoland paclobutrazol, developed in the
1980’s, slowed turf growth by slowing the production of all forms of gibberellic acid. They are root absorbed.
Trinexapac-ethyl developed in the 1990’s, slows turf growth by slowing the production of GA1, the final form of
GA. All other 120+ forms of GA that lead to formation of GA1, are not stopped.
Some of the herbicides and growth regulators we have available are Clipless, Aurora, Brush Off, Cantron, Cato,
Chopper, Cultar, Erase, Ethapon, Focus Ultra, Garlon, Glyphosate, Gramoxon, Herrbifume, Kerb, MCPA,
Metagan Gold, Midstream, Midget, MSMA, Nominee, Orbit, Paraquat, Peak, Round-up, Servian, Simazine,
Superlawnweeder, Snapshot, Touchdown, Trooper, Tumbleweed and more…….
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Fungicides: A healthy and vigorous turf results from grasses adapted well to the site and maintenance within species
requirements. Diseases develop from stress related problems, wrong site selection and improper management
practices. Frequent mowing encourages dense, low growth habit. Each species has an optimal height of cut. LOW
mowing height stresses the plants. Diseases may develop from physiological stress related problems such as
mowing too low or infrequently and the incorrect mowing. Fertilization also play’s a big part. Key to quality turf is
the 17 essential elements. The species and cultivars nutritional requirements vary. The rate of fertilization varies
by soils, irrigation, rainfall and mowing. Nitrogen gives a green colour and a lot of leaf growth. The frequency and
timing of nitrogen applications are important. Excess nitrogen gives lush tissue with reduced disease tolerance
and deficient nitrogen gives starved tissue with no plant vigour and the plant begins to stress.
A healthy and vigorous turf results from maintenance within the species fertility requirements and diseases
develop from physiological stress related problems, excess fertility and improper timing of fertility practices.
Fungicides can either be contact, translaminar or systemic. Contact fungicides are not taken up into the plant
tissue and only protect the plant where the spray is deposited. Translaminar fungicides redistribute the fungicide
from the upper, sprayed leaf surface to the lower, unsprayed surface; systemic fungicides are taken up and
redistributed through the xylem vessels. Few fungicides move to all parts of a plant. Some are locally systemic,
and some move upwardly.
Most fungicides that can be bought retail are sold in a liquid form. A very common active ingredient is sulphur,
present at 0.08% in weaker concentrates, and as high as 0.5% for more potent fungicides. Fungicides in powdered
form are usually around 90% sulphur and are very toxic.
The major chemical fungicide groups are:
DMI’s/Sterol Inhibitors:
Propiconazole, triadimefon, myclobutanil, cypriconazole, fenarimol
Dicarboximides:
Iprodione, vinclozolin
Benzimidizoles:
Thiophanate-methyl
Substituted Benzenes:
Chlorothalonil, PCNB
Strobilurinanalogs:
Azoxystrobin, trifloxystrobin
Others:
EBDC’s, mefanoxam, fosetyl-al, flutolanil, propamocarb hydrochloride
Some of the fungicides we have available are Alliette, Banner, Bumper, Cabrio, Copper Oxychloride, Daconil,
Dithane, Essence, Flint, Heritage, Iprodione, Mancozeb, Odeon, Fludex Phyto-Cure, Previcure, Pencozeb,
Rambo, Repute, Rovral, Ridomil, Sumisclex, Thiazole and more…….
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Insecticide Pest Control:An insecticide is a pesticide used against insects. They include ovicides and larvicides used against the eggs and
larvae of insects respectively. Nearly all insecticides have the potential to significantly alter ecosystems.
The classification of insecticides is done in several different ways:
Systemic insecticides:
Incorporated by treated plants. Insects ingest the insecticide while feeding on the plants.
Contact insecticides:
Toxic to insects brought into direct contact. Efficacy is often related to the quality of the
pesticide application, with small droplets (such as aerosols) often improving performance.
Natural insecticides:
Nicotine, pyrethrum and neem extracts are made by plants as defences against insects. Nicotine-based
insecticides are still being widely used in the US and Canada though they are barred in the EU.
Plant-incorporated protectants (PIPs):
Insecticidal substances produced by plants after genetic modification.
For instance, a gene that codes for a specific Bacillus thuringiensis biocidal protein is introduced into a crop
plant's genetic material. Then, the plant manufactures the protein. Since the biocide is incorporated into the
plant, additional applications, at least of the same compound, are not required.
Inorganic insecticides:
These are manufactured with metals and include arsenates, copper compounds and fluorine compounds, which
are now seldom used, and sulphur, which is commonly used.
Organic insecticides:
These are synthetic chemicals which comprise the largest numbers of pesticides available for use today.
The mode of action is how the pesticide kills or inactivates a pest. This is another way of classifying insecticides.
The mode of action is important in predicting whether an insecticide will be toxic to unrelated species, such as
fish, birds and mammals.
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Classes of insecticides
Organochlorides:
The insecticidal properties of the best known representative of this class of insecticides, DDT, was made by the
Swiss Scientist Paul Müller. For this discovery, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in
1948. DDT was introduced on the market in 1944. The contemporary rise of the chemical industry facilitated the
large-scale production of DDT and related chlorinated hydrocarbons. DDT functions by opening the sodium
channels in the nerve cells of the insect. In 1962, Silent Spring by American biologist Rachel Carson was published.
The book catalogued the environmental impacts of the indiscriminate spraying of DDT in the US and questioned
the logic of releasing large amounts of chemicals into the environment without fully understanding their effects
on ecology or human health. The book suggested that DDT and other pesticides may cause cancer and that their
agricultural use was a threat to wildlife, particularly birds. Its publication was one of the signature events in the
birth of the environmental movement, and resulted in a large public outcry that eventually led to DDT being
banned for agricultural use in the US in 1972. DDT was subsequently banned for agricultural use worldwide under
the Stockholm Convention, but its limited use in disease vector control continues to this day and remains
controversial. Along with the passage of the Endangered Species Act, the US ban on DDT is cited by scientists as a
major factor in the comeback of the bald eagle, the national bird of the United States, and the peregrine falcon
from near-extinction in the contiguous US.
Organophosphates and carbamates:
Another large class of synthetic insecticides are the organophosphates. Again these target the insect's nervous
system. Organophosphates interfere with the enzymes acetylcholinesterase and other cholinesterases, disrupting
nerve impulses, killing or disabling the insect. Organophosphate insecticides and chemical warfare nerve agents
(such as sarin, tabun, soman and VX) work in the same way. Organophosphates have an accumulative toxic effect
to wildlife, so multiple exposures to the chemicals amplifies the toxicity. Carbamate insecticides have similar toxic
mechanisms to organophosphates, but have a much shorter duration of action and are thus somewhat less toxic.
Pyrethroids:
To mimic the insecticidal activity of the natural compound pyrethrum another class of pesticides, pyrethroid
pesticides, has been developed. These compounds are non-persistent sodium channel modulators, and are much
less acutely toxic than organophosphates and carbamates. Compounds in this group are often applied against
household pests.
Neonicotinoids:
These are synthetic analogues of the natural insecticide nicotine (with a much lower acute mammalian toxicity
and greater field persistence). These chemicals are nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists. Broad-spectrum—
systemic insecticides, they have a rapid action (minutes-hours). They are applied as sprays, drenches, seed and
soil treatments—often as substitutes for organophosphates and carbamates. Treated insects exhibit leg tremors,
rapid wing motion, stylet withdrawal (aphids), disoriented movement, paralysis and death. Imidacloprid may be
the most commonly used neonicotinoid. It has recently come under scrutiny for its deleterious effects on
honeybees.
Ryanoids:
These are synthetic analogues with the same mode of action as ryanodine, a naturally occurring insecticide
extracted from Ryania speciosa (Flacourtiaceae). They bind to calcium channels in cardiac and skeletal muscle,
blocking nervous transmission. Only one such insecticide is currently registered, Rynaxypyr, generic name
chlorantraniliprole.
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Nematicides:
A nematicide is a type of chemical pesticide used to kill plant-parasitic nematodes. Nematicides have tended to be
broad-spectrum toxicants possessing high volatility or other properties promoting migration through the soil.
Temik (Aldicarb), a carbamate is an example of a commonly used commercial nematicide. Aldicarb is a
cholinesterase inhibitor which prevents the breakdown of acetylcholine in the synapse. In case of severe
poisoning, the victim dies of respiratory failure. It is no longer authorised for use in the European Union (“EU”)
and in August, 2010, Bayer Crop Science announced that it plans to discontinue Aldicarb by 2014. Human health,
safety and environmental concerns have resulted in the widespread deregistration of several other agronomically
important nematicides. Prior to 1985, the persistent halocarbon DBCP was a widely used nematicide and soil
fumigant. However, it was banned from use after being linked to sterility among male workers. There are several
natural nematicides. An environmentally benign garlic-derived polysulfide product is approved for use in the EU
(under Annex 1 of 91/414) and the UK as a nematicide. Another common natural nematicide is obtained from
neem cake, the residue obtained after cold-pressing the fruit and kernels of the neem tree. Nematophagous
fungi, a type of carnivorous fungi, can be useful in controlling nematodes, Paecilomyces being one example.
Rodent Pest Control:
Rodenticides, colloquially rat poison, are a category of pest control chemicals intended to kill rodents.
Rodenticides are controversial, due to Secondary Poisoning and their risks to children, pets and wildlife. Single
feed baits are chemicals sufficiently dangerous that the first dose is sufficient to kill. Rodents are difficult to kill
with poisons because their feeding habits reflect their place as scavengers. They will eat a small bit of something
and wait, and if they don't get sick, they continue. An effective rodenticide must be tasteless and odourless in
lethal concentrations, and have a delayed effect.
Some of the insecticide pest control products we have available are Ant bait, Blattenex, Cutworm Bait,
Chlorpirifos, Cropguard, Dursban, Cyprin, Decis, Demeton, Icon, Kamakaze, Karate Zeon, Karbaspray, Killem fly
bait, Koinor, Merit, Meridian, Maxforce, Oleum, Parathion, Pyrinex, Quickphos tablets, Racumin rat and mouse
bait, Racumin rat and mouse blocks, Rossi, Snail bait, Sneak, Turfguard, and more…….
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Wetting Agents, Surfactants, Buffers and Penetrants –
There would be no grass without water. Green grass and water are as closely entwined as love and marriage!
As temperature’s rise, humidity is lowered. By mid-afternoon, grass plants are losing more water through their
leaves than they can take up through their roots. Grass plants start to wilt and characteristically turn a purplish
blue. A keen eye will recognise the symptoms and be prepared. Wilting grass can be brought back to health by
syringing. This is a very light application of water, administered by a hose and a cooling nozzle or by the syringe
cycle of a watering system. Over time, greens develop brown areas of wilted grass. The soil under these areas
becomes dry and cannot absorb water. Wetting agents were introduced to break down the viscosity (thickness) of
the water. Wetting agents make water droplets smaller and wetter so water can penetrate into the smallest of
pore spaces.
A Wetting agent is any compound that causes a liquid to spread more easily across or penetrate into the surface
of a solid by reducing the surface tension of the liquid. Today’s Superintendent has a dizzying array of wetting
agent products available to purchase. As a general class of turf care products, wetting agents are one of the more
frequently used on golf courses. Not every surfactant or wetting agent is the same. It depends upon what you
want that product to accomplish. Is it to rewet a dry soil? Is it to prevent dry spots from developing in the first
place? Is it to make, “water wetter” and to try to move water through the soil? Is it to improve irrigation
efficiency and turf performance using less water? Is it to use wetting agents (rightly or wrongly) as a spray
adjuvant when applying herbicides, insecticides, growth regulators, or fungicides? Is it to improve or reduce
leaching? These are not easy questions to answer because, again, there are so many different wetting agent/soil
surfactant chemistries available to the industry.
Your major surfactant chemistries are Anionic and Blends with anionics, nonionic surfactants, cationic surfactants
and new chemistries.
Some of the Wetting Agents, Surfactants, Buffers and Penetrants we have available are Aqua-Aid, FWY-ISP,
Aquifer, Conduit90, OARS, AQM – Aqu-Max, Recover, AcidipHy, Aqu-Cal, reDEWce, Remediator, Salt-Aid,
Verde-Cal, Carbo-Aid, Aqua-Root, Dispatch, Reload, Remain, Detox, Hawkeye, AgriOx, Aquaduct, Breakthru,
Complement, Caltrisal, HumaWet, Infiltrate, Pentera, Revolution, Tricure, Yield Up, Pervade, Retain Pro,
Bladbuff. We also stock Flushol and Tank San tank cleaners.
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Turf Grass Seed
Turf grass selection is very important. One needs to pick the turf grass seed variety to suit one’s needs and
lifestyle. Always take the environment and area into consideration. The turf grass selection is dependent upon
climate and soil conditions. One needs to consider the soil type, irrigation, temperatures, sunlight, and expected
growth height. One may also want to look at the different cultivars available. With Creeping Bentgrass Cultivars
one would look at their colour, leaf texture, ability to bloat and scalp, summer stress tolerance, disease
resistance, winter active growth, Poa annua resistance, establishment time and salt tolerance.
We have both coated and uncoated seeds available.
Some of the Turf Grass Seed Varieties we supply are:
Bentgrass Seed – Penn A1, Penn A4, Dominator Blend, Penn G2, Highland Bentgrass, L93, McKenzie, Penncross,
SR1150, Tee One, Tyee.
Bluegrass Seed – Kentucky Midnight Blue, True Putt, Wintergreen Pro.
Cynodon Dactylon Seed – Common Cynodon, Summer Grass, Blackjack, Blackjack and Riviera mix, Princess 77,
Riviera.
Fescue Seed – Chewing Fescue, Plantation, Tall Fescue Fuego, Red Creeping Fescue, RTF Turfsaver.
Indigenous Seed – Bloubuffel, Borseltjie, Cocksfoot, Indigenous Mix, Rhodes - Katambora, Smuts Finger,
Witbuffel, Teff Grass Eragrostis Teff, Weeping Love Grass Eragrostis Curvula, Indigi Mix Retail.
Ryegrass – Ryegrass Annual Burgundy, RPR Barbeta Perennial Rye Grass, Barlennium Perennial Rye, Champion
Blend Perennial Rye, Nui, Professional Select, SOS 400 Annual Rye Grass, SR4600 Rye Grass, Wintergrass.
Kikuyu Seed and other seed varieties such as Green 365, Namaqualand Daisy Seed, Cockatiel Seed, Fowl Seed
Mix, Oats Overberg.
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Protective Wear and Safety Products
Protecting people at work - Safety is no accident.
When applying chemicals and working with machinery there is always a danger and the employee has
to be protected. The Department of Agriculture has strict laws that are in place for this reason. The
employee has to be given the correct safety clothing and equipment to wear when doing specific work.
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Work Wear: Conti Suits, Dust Coats, Canteen Coats, Steel Drill Conti Suits, Black Gumboots Steel and Non
Steel Toe, White Gumboots
Eye Protection: V-Maxx Goggles Clear Polycarb Ant-Fog, Spectacles Clear A/Scratch, Goggles
Hi Visibility Wear: Reflective Vests and Reflective tape
Rain Wear: Rubberised Rain-Suit, Reflective Rain-Suit, Hi Visibility Rain Suits
Freezer Wear: Thermo Skin Freezer Jackets, Aero Skin Orange Reflective Jackets, Thermo Skin Lite,
Freezer Jackets, Thermoskin Freezer Pants
Respiratory Protection: Half Mask with Cartridge, Dust Masks, Respirator Dust Masks, Full Face Mask
Hand Protection: Leather Gloves, Rubber Comarex Gloves, Orange Latex Gloves, Cotton Knitted Gloves
Hearing Protection: Earplugs, Ear Muffs
Head Wear: Hard Hats, Welding Helmets, Face Shields
Foot Wear: Safety Boots, Safety Shoes, Safety Technical Boots
T-shirt Rags, Elasticised Kidney Belt, Orange Barrier Netting, Orange Road Cone’s, Red / White Barrier
Tape, Regulation 3 Medical Kit in Metal Box, Medical Kit Refills. These are just a few of the Protective
Wear and Safety Products we supply.
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UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING
We have significantly increased our diversity in clothing and uniforms. We have included new styles and clothing
for the workplace, sports supporters, outdoor, hospitality and active wear. We facilitate a complete branding
solution incorporating silk screening, embroidery, heat transfer and embossing. Our pricing is competitive and our
access to unlimited branding capacity ensures fast turnaround times.
Some of the Products available are Golf Shirts, T-Shirts, Work Wear, Hoodies, Jerseys, Sweaters, Jackets, Caps,
Beanies, Scarves, Chino Pants, Trousers, Suits, Tracksuits, Shirts and Blouses, Skirts and Slacks, Uniforms, Cargo
Pants and more ……..
MARKING PAINT & DYE
The key to marking paint lies in the right nozzle design, which controls the density, brightness and length. Par
Aide water-based Turf Marking Paint is less harmful to all types of turfgrass due to its reduced VOCs (Volatile
Organic Compounds). Par Aide’s Turf Marking Paint is available in white, red, orange, yellow, blue and green. We
keep the par Aide long handle applicator as a stock item. The short handle applicator can be imported on order.
Par Aide’s 360º hole in white paint and 360 applicator gives every round the feel of a Tour event. It is quick and
easy. This finishing touch speaks volumes about attention to detail.
Lake Colourant / Turf Care Green / Spray Indicator / Sand Dye and much more.
GOLF COURSE ACCESSORIES
Do not overlook accessories as a critical part of course conditioning. Golfers don’t! It takes more than great turf
and bunkers to wow golfers. Today’s golfers appreciate the role accessories play in course conditions. They see,
touch and feel them on every hole. To wow today’s golfer, one also needs the appropriate mix of properly
maintained accessories. It is cost effective and contributes to a positive and lasting impression on golfers,
reinforcing one’s own and the course’s reputation.
We import the complete range of Par Aide Course Accessories. This includes their flags, cups, poles, squeegee
rollers, dew whips, hole cutters, hazard-, tee-, and distance markers to name a few.
We also distribute products for Standard Golf and local manufacturers, Stegmann Golf and Golf Course Supplies.
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SMALL MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT
We are fully committed to supply you, our Client, with unique tools and small maintenance equipment enabling
you to operate successfully.
We are able to supply you with the complete imported range of Miltona Turf Tool Specialists products - The Sod
Stripper, The Hexagon Turf Plugger, Soil Profiler, Soil Probe, Rakes, Lawn Levellers, and more…
We have a variety of rotary fertilizer spreaders and drop seeders available. The Gandy Drop Seeder is imported in
a 24”, 36” and 42” size.
A complete range of basic tools such as spades, shovels, forks, sheers, klippers, dragmats and more…..
SIGNAGE
Improve course conditions with clear, clean signage. Par Aide Dura-Flex and Lexan signs are available on order.
The Dura-Flex signs are exclusive, attractive and virtually indestructible. They ensure messages will be easy to
read. Signs such as GUR, Tee Area Closed, No Carts, Please Rake bunkers, Drop Areas and more…
We have a wide variety of Health, Safety and Symbolic Signs available. We can also have specific Safety signs
made for the Chemical Storeroom and Workshop Area.
RECYCLED PLASTIC PRODUCTS
Plastic recycling is the process of recovering scrap or waste plastic and reprocessing the material into useful
products, sometimes completely different in form from their original state. For instance, this could mean melting
down cold drink bottles, ice cream tubs, plastic lids and then casting them as plastic chairs and tables.
We are able to supply signage, tables, chairs, bollards, hazard markers and many more products out of recycled
plastic. Par Aide has an unbelievable range of products made out of recycled plastic, that can be imported.
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DRAINAGE PIPES
Grasses and Greens Supplies are able to supply the complete Nextube range of cable conduit and drainage pipes.
Kabelflex - Underground buried cable conduit and accessories. The HDPE flexible bends and uPVC long radius
bends. The flexible solution to your cable conduit problems. Wastex - Drainage pipes for the collection of
leachate in solid waste landfill environmental containment systems. Drainex – HDPE flexible slotted drainage pipe
with smooth bore. All couplings and pipe fittings. Drainex – uPVC fabricated junctions, bends and fittings. The
standard range of fittings has a simple push-fit configuration. If watertight joints are required then this must be
specified at the time of the order.
GEOTEXTILE MATERIALS
Bidim is available in Grade A1, A2 and A4. They come in a standard roll width of 1.32, 1.76, 2.65, 3.53 or 5.3
meters. A5 and A7 are available in a width of 2.65 and 5.3 metres only. The length on all grades is a standard
150 metres.
Soil Saver is a woven 100% jute yarn consisting of a course 65% open mesh structure. Soil Saver is the ideal
erosion control natural material where vegetation is the long-term answer. Made from natural fibre Soil Saver
serves to conserve moisture and hold seeds and soil firmly in place. Soil Saver is ecologically harmonious,
decomposing once roots have become established. Soil Saver contains no toxins, plastics or pollutants. 823
metres per bale in 12 lapped lengths. The width is 1.22 metres. Thickness 5mm. Open area 65% approximate.
Opening +- 10 x 10 mm and weight grams per square metre of 292.
Bunker Mat is available in 25 x 2 metre rolls.
Sandtrapper is designed specifically for applications in bunker settings. It is not a re-application of an existing
product or a copied design. Sandtrapper is a complete “ground up” design, incorporating over 40 years of erosion
control expertise. Considerable analysis was performed on the mechanics of water flow in bunker settings. The
result was a specific selection of synthetic fibres and binders to create precise product characteristics that combat
washouts or contamination. This resulted in Sandtrapper. Sandtrapper incorporates higher denier (fiber
thickness) and stronger, more durable binders in the product line-up. We have old stock of Sandtrapper
available. The rolls are 2.2 x 25 metres long.
Crop or Frost Cover is a lightweight permeable fabric crop cover which is UV stabilised and sufficiently permeable
to allow water and air to pass through. A micro environment develops beneath the cover which allows earlier
maturing, improved yields and better crop quality. Frost damage is significantly reduced which allows for earlier
spring planting. Crop or Frost Cover is available in rolls of 3 x 1 000 metres or 2.1 x 500 metres. Smaller retail sizes
are also available.
Wire Sod Staples 150mm x 30mm x 150mm and 120mm x 30mm x 120mm available. There are 1000 units per
box.
One always needs to remember:
“It’s not enough that we do our best. Sometimes we have to do what is required” Winston Churchill.
Grasses & Greens Supplies CC March 2014
Telephone Number: (011) 452-551 Address: No 59, 13th Avenue, Edendale, Edenvale