TURF CHEMICALS & PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS.
As an independent distributor of turf chemicals, Gilba Solutions supplies the major brands of plant protection products to professional turf managers across golf courses, sports venues and councils. Below is our current range grouped by chemical type: herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, soil fumigants, plant growth regulators and spray adjuvants. Each entry lists the registered active constituent, label rate and target so you can match the product to the job. Only part of our business is product supply — as independent sports turf consultants, the agronomic advice that goes with it is where we add value.
Need help choosing? Read our guides on factors that shape herbicide performance and generic versus branded turf chemicals, or explore the Turf Agronomy Knowledge Base for the science behind the products.
Turfgrass Herbicides
Turf herbicides control weeds either before germination (pre-emergent) or after the weed has emerged (post-emergent). Selecting the right chemical group, application timing and turf-safe rate is what separates a clean result from turf damage or a resistance problem. All products below are registered plant protection herbicides for Australian turf.
For timing and resistance strategy, see how to use pre-emergent herbicides, reasons for pre-emergent failure and the herbicide resistance chart.
Pre-Emergent Herbicides for Turf
Pre-emergent herbicides form a barrier in the soil that stops weed seeds establishing. They must be applied and watered in before the target weed germinates.
| Product | Active Ingredient | Rate | Safe Turf Types | Target Weeds | Duration | Chemical Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barricade | Prodiamine 480 g/L | 1–4 L/ha | Couch, Kikuyu, Buffalo, Zoysia, Paspalum, Qld Blue | Winter Grass, Summergrass, Crowsfoot, African Lovegrass, Parramatta Grass, Crabgrass, Paspalum | Up to 6 months | Group 3 |
| Spartan | Prodiamine 480 g/L | 1–4 L/ha | Kikuyu, Buffalo, Couch, Zoysia, Seashore Paspalum, Qld Blue | Winter Grass, Summergrass, Crowsfoot, African Lovegrass, Parramatta Grass, Crabgrass, Paspalum | Up to 6 months | Group 3 |
| Specticle | Indaziflam 200 g/L | 125–250 mL/ha | Couch, Kikuyu, Buffalo, Zoysia | Winter Grass, Summer Grass, Crowsfoot, annual grasses & broadleaf weeds | Up to 8 months | Group 29 |
| Pennmag | Metolachlor 960 g/L | 2 L/ha | Turf | Summer Grass, Crowsfoot, Winter Grass | 3–4 months | Group 15 |
| Battalia | Pendimethalin 435 g/L | 2.3–3.4 L/ha | Couch, Kikuyu, Buffalo | Winter Grass, Summer Grass, Crowsfoot, broadleaf weeds | 4–5 months | Group 3 |
| Ronstar | Oxadiazon 20 g/kg | 150–200 kg/ha | Couch, Kikuyu, Zoysia, Buffalo | Winter Grass, Crowsfoot, Summer Grass, Sorrel, Oxalis | Up to 3 months | Group 14 |
| Dimension EW | Dithiopyr 240 g/L | 1.75–3.5 L/ha | Couch, Kikuyu, Kentucky Bluegrass, Buffalo, Ryegrass, Zoysia | Crabgrass, Winter Grass, Crowsfoot, Chickweed, Summer Grass | 4–6 months | Group 3 |
| BASF Freehand | Pendimethalin 10 g/kg + Dimethenamid-P 7.5 g/kg | 100 kg/ha | Couch, Kikuyu, Qld Blue, Buffalo, Zoysia | Amaranth, annual ryegrass, bittercress, chickweed, crowsfoot, dandelion, deadnettle, fat hen, pigweed, prickly lettuce, shepherd’s purse | Varies | Groups 3 + 15 |
Post-Emergent Herbicides for Turf
Post-emergent herbicides are applied to actively growing weeds. The table covers selective products for broadleaf and grass weeds in established turf.
| Product | Active Ingredient | Target Weeds | Safe Turf Types | Chemical Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warhead Trio | MCPA 300 g/L + Diflufenican 15 g/L + Clopyralid 20 g/L | Broadleaf weeds: clover, bindii, dandelion, dock, chickweed | Couch, Qld Blue Couch, Kikuyu, Buffalo, Paspalum, Fescue, Ryegrass | Group 4 + 12 |
| Tribute | Foramsulfuron 22.7 g/L | Winter Grass, Summer Grass, broadleaf & sedge weeds | Couch, Kikuyu, Zoysia | Group 2 |
| Duke | Iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium 100 g/kg | Winter Grass, Summer Grass, sedges, broadleaf weeds | Couch, Zoysia, Kikuyu | Group 2 |
| Recondo | Pinoxaden 100 g/L | Summer Grass, Crowsfoot, Crabgrass | Selected couch & ryegrass — check label | Group 1 |
| Geronimo 800SL | MSMA 800 g/L | Crabgrass, Summer Grass, Paspalum, nutgrass | Common & hybrid Couch | Organoarsenical (Group Z) |
| Contra M | MCPA + Dicamba | Broadleaf weeds | Couch, Kikuyu, Buffalo | Group 4 |
| Destro 375 | Diclofop-methyl 375 g/L | Grass weeds: Summer Grass, Crowsfoot, Paspalum | Selected turf — check label | Group 1 |
| Weed Blast MA | Bromoxynil 200 g/L + MCPA 200 g/L | Broadleaf weeds: bindii, cudweed, dandelion, catsear, thistles, clover | Couch, Qld Blue Couch, Kikuyu, Paspalum, Buffalo, Fescue, Bent, Ryegrass | Group 6 + 4 |
| Nutmeg | Halosulfuron-methyl | Nutgrass, Mullumbimby couch, sedges | Couch, Kikuyu, Buffalo, Zoysia | Group 2 |
| Quinstar | Quinclorac | Crabgrass, Summer Grass, clover | Selected turf — check label | Group 4 |
Granular Combination Turf Chemicals
Granular combination products deliver herbicide on a fertiliser or carrier granule, suiting broadcast application without a boom spray.
| Product | Active Ingredient | Rate | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echelon Duo | Oxadiazon 10 g/kg + Thiamethoxam 1 g/kg (granular, +fertiliser 15:1:17) | Per label | Pre-emergent Summer Grass, Crowsfoot, Winter Grass, Oxalis + African Black Beetle, scarab, billbug |
| Proforce Onset 10GR | Prodiamine 10 g/kg (granular) | Per label | Pre-emergent Barnyard Grass, Crabgrass, Summer Grass, Crowsfoot, Winter Grass |
Industrial and Aquatic Herbicides
Industrial and aquatic herbicides are non-selective or specialist products for non-turf situations: drains, dam margins, waterways, fence lines, paths and bare-ground control. Several carry an aquatic registration permitting use in or beside water for the listed weeds. Many of these can help maintain the health of water bodies such as dams, and control weeds in water bodies.
| Product | Active Ingredient | Rate | Situation | Target | Chemical Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agri-Tec | Glyphosate | Per label | Non-crop, industrial | Non-selective knockdown | Group 9 |
| Renegade 800 | Glyphosate 800 g/kg | Per label | Non-crop, industrial | Non-selective knockdown | Group 9 |
| Cortex Duo | Glyphosate + residual partner | Per label | Industrial, bare-ground | Knockdown + residual | Group 9 + 14 |
| Numchuk Quad | Four-way broadleaf mix | Per label | Non-crop, rights-of-way | Broadleaf & woody weeds | Group 4 |
| Esplanade | Indaziflam 500 g/L | Per label | Industrial, bare-ground | Long-residual pre-emergent | Group 29 |
| Slinger 240 | Picloram 240 g/L | Per label | Non-crop, woody weed | Woody & broadleaf weeds | Group 4 |
| Wallop 600 | Clopyralid 600 g/L | Per label | Non-crop, pasture | Broadleaf weeds, thistles | Group 4 |
| Scuba 300 Aquatic | 2,4-D 300 g/L (phenoxy acid) | 50 mL/10 L (knapsack); 1 L/200 L (handgun) | Waterways, drains, dam margins, lakes, streams (NSW, Qld, WA, NT) | Water Hyacinth, Water Lettuce, Groundsel Bush, Mother-of-Millions, Noogoora & Bathurst Burr | Group 4 |
See our case study on blue-green algae control for aquatic management context.
Soil Fumigants and Sterilants
A soil fumigant sterilises the rootzone before turf establishment. It is a broad-spectrum biocide that kills soil-borne fungi, nematodes, weed seeds and soil insects in one pass — used at construction, grow-in and major renovation, not on established turf. Plant-back intervals and soil aeration after treatment are critical and label-specified.
| Product | Active Ingredient | Rate | Situation | Target | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProForce Miticor 980 G | Dazomet 980 g/kg (MITC generator) | 336–480 kg/ha (34–48 g/m²); higher for bulk soil | Pre-plant soil disinfection: turf construction, grow-in, renovation, nursery beds | Soil fungi (Pythium, Fusarium, Rhizoctonia, Sclerotinia), nematodes, weed seeds, soil insects | Incorporate to 10–15 cm, keep soil moist; aerate 10–21 days after; plant-back 2–4 weeks post-aeration; always do a germination test |
Fumigation is a pre-construction and rootzone-rebuild operation. For the soil science behind establishment, see Soil and Rootzone Science.
Turf Chemicals for Disease Control
Turf fungicides prevent or cure fungal diseases such as dollar spot, brown patch, fairy ring and pythium. Choosing between a preventative and a curative product, and rotating chemical groups, is essential to control disease without driving fungicide resistance. The products below are registered for turf disease management in Australia.
Background reading: how to choose a turf fungicide, preventative versus curative fungicides and combination fungicides.
| Product | Active Ingredient | Target Disease | Type | Chemical Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azo-Force 250SC | Azoxystrobin 250 g/L | Brown patch, anthracnose, dollar spot | Preventative/curative | Group 11 |
| Clean Sweep Trio | Thiophanate-methyl 119 g/L + Fluazinam 37.5 g/L + Tebuconazole 36 g/L | ERI, fairy ring, anthracnose, brown patch, dollar spot, Helminthosporium | Preventative/curative | Group 1 + 29 + 3 |
| Lexicon Intrinsic | Fluxapyroxad + Pyraclostrobin | Dollar spot, brown patch, fairy ring, anthracnose | Preventative | Group 7 + 11 |
| Maxtima | Mefentrifluconazole | Dollar spot, brown patch | Curative | Group 3 |
| Posterity | Pydiflumetofen 125 g/L | Dollar spot, spring dead spot, fairy ring | Preventative | Group 7 |
| Regiment 550EC | Propiconazole 550 g/L | Spring dead spot, dollar spot | Curative | Group 3 |
| Squadron Weatherace 720SC | Chlorothalonil 720 g/L | Dollar spot, brown patch, leaf spot | Preventative (multi-site) | Group M5 |
| Tombstone Duo | Trifloxystrobin 100 g/L + Tebuconazole 200 g/L | Anthracnose, brown patch, winter fusarium, Helminthosporium, dollar spot, ERI | Preventative/curative | Group 11 + 3 |
| Velista | Penthiopyrad 200 g/kg | Dollar spot, brown patch, anthracnose | Preventative/curative | Group 7 |
| Voltar 500SC | Iprodione 500 g/L | Dollar spot, brown patch, leaf spot | Curative | Group 2 |
| Xzemplar | Fluxapyroxad 250 g/L | Dollar spot, brown patch | Preventative | Group 7 |
| ProForce Pistol 600SC | Thiram 600 g/L | Brown patch, Helminthosporium, fusarium patch, damping off | Protectant (multi-site) | Group M3 |
Turf Chemicals for Pythium
Pythium (root rot and foliar blight) needs oomycete-specific chemistry — most broad-spectrum turf fungicides do not control it. The products below target Pythium specifically.
| Product | Active Ingredient | Target | Chemical Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grenadier 800WG | Fosetyl-aluminium 800 g/kg | Pythium diseases | Group P07 / 33 |
| Shrapnel 600SL | Propamocarb hydrochloride 600 g/L | Pythium (curative & preventative) | Group 28 |
| Solitaire 240ME | Metalaxyl-M 240 g/L | Pythium leaf blight, root rot, damping off | Group 4 |
| Segway 400SC | Cyazofamid 400 g/L | Pythium blight & root dysfunction | Group 21 |
More on this disease: how to manage Pythium in turf.
Plant Growth Regulators for Turf
A plant growth regulator (PGR) suppresses vertical leaf and stem growth, reducing mowing frequency, improving turf density and managing seedhead production. Trinexapac-ethyl types regulate fine turf on greens and fairways; maleic hydrazide suits low-maintenance and roadside grass. PGRs are not classified under the herbicide resistance grouping scheme. For more detailed information on Padre 270.
| Product | Active Ingredient | Rate | Situation | Effect | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incognito 480SL | Trinexapac-ethyl 480 g/L | Per label by species | Greens, tees, fairways, sports turf | Foliar growth suppression | Concentrated TE; low dose rates |
| Amigo 120 | Trinexapac-ethyl 120 g/L | Per label by species | Greens, fairways, general turf | Foliar growth suppression | Lower-concentration TE formulation |
| Amigo 175EC | Trinexapac-ethyl 175 g/L | 0.4–5.5 L/ha by grass species | Golf courses, fairways, roughs, lawns, general turf | 20–50% clipping reduction over 2–6 weeks | Solvent-free EC, minimal odour; do not apply to turf entering/leaving dormancy or Kentucky Bluegrass |
| Padre 270 | Maleic hydrazide 270 g/L | 6–12.5 L/ha (boom) | Low-maintenance grass, fencelines, roadsides, rights-of-way, non-crop | Bahia & Kikuyu suppression + seedhead control for 12–16 weeks | Potassium-salt formulation; not for fine turf; non-scheduled chemistry |
| Regulate 200SC | Paclobutrazol 200 g/L | Per label | Greens, fairways, Poa management | Growth suppression; Poa annua conversion aid | Group rotation partner to TE products |
For PGR programming and growth-potential timing, explore the GAIP Hub decision-support platform.
Spray Adjuvants, Conditioners and Indicators
Spray adjuvants improve how a plant protection product performs in the tank and on the leaf. This group covers wetters and penetrants (better coverage and uptake), water conditioners and pH buffers (correcting hard or alkaline carrier water), crop oils, and spray indicators or dyes that show where you have already sprayed.
| Product | Type | Function | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voltage MSO | Methylated seed oil | Penetration & uptake of systemic actives | Per label | Pairs with sulfonylurea & grass herbicides |
| Overtake Oil | Crop oil concentrate + non-ionic surfactant | Spreading, wetting & penetration of grass & woody herbicides | 500 mL/100 L water | 582 g/L paraffinic oil + 120 g/L NPE + 120 g/L alcohol ethoxylate; dual mode of action |
| Scrubwet | Penetrant wetter | Soil & thatch penetration | Per label | Improves movement through hydrophobic surfaces |
| Manta Ray | pH buffer & water conditioner | Lowers & buffers spray-water pH | Per label | Corrects alkaline carrier water before adding pesticide |
| Octane | Non-ionic surfactant | Wetting & spreading | Per label | General-purpose wetter |
| Optispread | Organosilicone surfactant | Super-spreading & rainfastness | Per label | Rapid leaf coverage |
| Tank Aid | Water conditioner | Sequesters hard-water cations | Per label | Protects glyphosate & weak-acid actives |
| Foam Aid | Anti-foam / marker aid | Reduces tank foaming | Per label | Tank-mix conditioning |
| Blue Spray Dye | Spray indicator dye | Marks treated area | Per label | Avoids skips & overlaps |
| Pigment Cleaner | Equipment cleaner | Removes pigment & dye residue | Per label | Sprayer maintenance |
Deeper reading: spray adjuvants explained and our research into soil-wetting agents. For turf pigments and paints, see the Vertmax turf pigment page.
Insecticides and Miticides for Turf
Turf insecticides and miticides control the insect and mite pests that damage turf: scarab and billbug larvae, Argentine stem weevil, armyworm and cutworm caterpillars, mites and mole crickets. Group rotation and correct timing against the target life stage are essential for both efficacy and resistance management.
Pest background: scarab beetle ID and control, managing insecticide resistance and chemicals for turf mite control.
| Product | Active Ingredient | Rate | Target Pest | Chemical Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malice 18 | Abamectin 18 g/L | Per label | Couch Mite (turf); Two-Spotted Mite (ornamentals) | Group 6 (miticide) |
| Malice Duo | Abamectin 18 g/L + Clofentezine 187.5 g/L | Per label | Couch Mite (all turf) | Group 6 + 10A (miticide) |
| Recruit 200SC | Imidacloprid 200 g/L | Per label | Scarab larvae (African Black Beetle, Argentinian/Pruinose Scarab), billbug | Group 4A |
| Rumbler 100SC | Bifenthrin 100 g/L | Per label | Surface-feeding turf pests, urban pests | Group 3A |
| Spinner | Spinetoram | Per label | Caterpillars, thrips | Group 5 |
| Tempo Xtra | Beta-cyfluthrin + imidacloprid | Per label | Scarabs, surface pests | Group 3A + 4A |
| TermiForce 100SC | Fipronil 100 g/L | Per label | Argentine Stem Weevil, mole cricket, funnel ant & nuisance ants | Group 2B |
| Scarlet Trio | Clothianidin 116 g/L + Clofentezine 83 g/L + Abamectin 13 g/L | Per label | Billbug, African black beetle, Argentine scarab & stem weevil, couch fly, couch mite, ground pearl, mole cricket | Group 4A + 10A + 6 |
| Curatol 120 SC | Spinosad 120 g/L | 4 L/ha | Argentine Stem Weevil in bentgrass | Group 5 |
| Strikezone 200SC | Indoxacarb 222 g/L (200 g/L S-isomer) | 1.25 L/ha (weevil); 375 mL/ha (caterpillars) | Argentine Stem Weevil adults & larvae, Lepidoptera grubs (cutworm, armyworm) | Group 22A |
Turf Chemicals FAQs
Are you a registered turf chemical distributor?
Yes. Gilba Solutions is an independent distributor supplying registered, APVMA-approved plant protection products to professional turf managers, supported by 35+ years of agronomic experience and Honours-level soil science. Every product listed carries a current Australian registration.
What is the difference between a pre-emergent and a post-emergent herbicide?
A pre-emergent herbicide is applied before weed seeds germinate and forms a barrier in the soil that stops seedlings establishing. A post-emergent herbicide is applied to weeds that have already emerged and are actively growing. Pre-emergents are about prevention and timing; post-emergents are about treating an existing problem.
Do I need a plant growth regulator on my turf?
A PGR is worthwhile where you want to cut mowing frequency, tighten turf density or manage seedheads and Poa annua. Trinexapac-ethyl products such as Incognito and Amigo suit fine and sports turf; maleic hydrazide products such as Padre suit low-maintenance and roadside grass. Programming PGRs to growth potential gives the most consistent result.
Can I get agronomic advice as well as product?
Yes. Product supply is only part of the business. As independent sports turf consultants, Gilba Solutions provides evidence-based agronomic advice on chemical selection, timing, resistance management and program design — which is where the real value sits.
Labels and Safety Data Sheets
Registered label and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for each product. Professional users should consult the SDS for their chemical register and the label for registered rates and directions before use. Documents marked “on request” are available by contacting us.
Herbicides
- Warhead Trio — Label · SDS
- Tribute Selective — Label · SDS · Technical
- Duke 100WG — Label · SDS · Technical
- Recondo 100WG — Label · SDS · Technical
- Geronimo 800SL — SDS · Technical
- Contra M — Label · SDS · Technical
- Destro 375 — Label · SDS · Technical
- Weed Blast MA — Label · SDS · Technical
- Nutmeg — Label · SDS · Technical
- Quinstar 200SC — Label · SDS · Technical
- Echelon Duo — Label · SDS
- Onset 10GR — Label · Technical
Industrial & Aquatic
- Agri-Tec — Label · SDS · Technical
- Renegade 800 — Label · SDS · Technical
- Cortex Duo — Label · SDS
- Numchuk Quad — Label · SDS · Technical
- Esplanade — Label · SDS · Technical
- Slinger 240 — Label · SDS · Technical
- Wallop 600 — Technical
- Scuba 300 Aquatic — Label
Soil Fumigants
- Miticor 980 G — Label
Fungicides
- Azo-Force 250SC — Label · SDS · Technical
- Clean Sweep Trio — Label · SDS · Technical
- Lexicon Intrinsic — Label · SDS
- Maxtima — Label · SDS · Technical
- Posterity — Label · SDS · Technical
- Regiment 550EC — Label · SDS · Technical
- Squadron Weatherace 720SC — Label · SDS · Technical
- Tombstone Duo — Label · SDS · Technical
- Velista — Label · SDS · Technical
- Voltar 500SC — Technical
- Xzemplar — Label · SDS · Technical
- Pistol 600SC — Label · SDS
- Grenadier 800WG — Label · SDS · Technical
- Shrapnel 600SL — Label · SDS · Technical
- Solitaire 240ME — Label · SDS · Technical
- Segway 400SC — Label · SDS
Plant Growth Regulators
- Incognito 480SL — Label · SDS · Technical
- Amigo 120 — Label · SDS · Technical
- Amigo 175EC — Label
- Padre 270 — Label
- Regulate 200SC — Label · SDS · Technical
Adjuvants & Conditioners
- Voltage MSO — Label · SDS · Technical
- Overtake Oil — Label
- Scrubwet — Label · SDS · Technical
- Manta Ray — Label · SDS · Technical
- Octane — Label · SDS · Technical
- Optispread — Technical
- Tank Aid — Label
- Foam Aid — Label · SDS · Technical
- Blue Spray Dye — Label · SDS · Technical
Insecticides & Miticides
- Malice 18 — Label · SDS · Technical
- Malice Duo — Label · SDS · Technical
- Recruit 200SC — Label · SDS · Technical
- Rumbler 100SC — Label · SDS · Technical
- Scarlet Trio — Label · SDS
- Spinner — Label · SDS · Technical
- Tempo Xtra — Label · SDS · Technical
- TermiForce 100SC — Label · SDS · Technical
- Curatol 120SC — Label
- Strikezone 200SC — Label
Related Reading from the Gilba Turf Blog
Technical guides grouped by topic. Pillars teach the science; the products above put it to work.
Weeds & Herbicides
How to use pre-emergent herbicides · Split applications of pre-emergents · Granular pre-emergents · 7 reasons for pre-emergent failure · Sulfonylurea herbicides · How to control nutgrass · How to control winter grass · Autumn broadleaf weed control · How to identify weeds · What indicator weeds tell us · Herbicide resistance chart · Factors that affect herbicide results
Disease & Fungicides
How to choose a turf fungicide · Preventative versus curative fungicides · Combination fungicides · How to manage Pythium in turf · Fungicide mode-of-action table
Insects & Mites
Scarab beetle ID and control · Scarab beetle & disease ID · Managing insecticide resistance · Chemicals for turf mite control · Ground pearl in turf
Adjuvants & Water Management
Spray adjuvants explained · Research into soil-wetting agents · Blue-green algae control case study
Reference & Industry
Generic versus branded turf chemicals · NZ versus US turf-type ryegrass · 2024 IGFH Turf Pesticides Manual
All rates and active constituents are summarised from current registered Australian product labels. Always read and follow the registered label before use; label directions take precedence over any information on this page.
Principal agronomist, Gilba Solutions Pty Ltd
BSc Hons Soil Science (Newcastle). Former STRI agronomist. Author of Nutrition of Sports Turf in Australia (CSIRO/Landlinks Press). 35+ years advising on sports turf, golf and stadia across Australia, NZ, UK and Europe.