New
Prodiamine herbicide
• Cavalcade 65WDG pre-emergence herbicide
• Contains active ingredient prodiamine
• Offers long-residual pre-emergence control
• Can be applied in fall for weed prevention the following season
• Prevents grassy and broadleaf weeds such as crabgrass, goosegrass,
Poa annua, spurge, purslane and knotweed
• Bontrol in warm- and cool-season turfgrasses and ornamentals
Sipcam Agro USA
Two-way extended range radio
• Talkabout T7400 sports series
• Seven-mile range; 2-watt power
• Eight National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
weather channels
• 22 frequencies and 99 interface eliminator codes
• Equipped with earbuds and voice activation for hands-free
communication
Motorola
Bulk pneumatic blower
• BB200 Bark Blower model
• Can be transported as a skid mounted unit or towed on its
optional trailer
• Delivers more than 8 cubic yards of bulk material per hour
• 6.5-cubic foot capacity hopper with hydraulic functions
complete with reversing capabilities,
• Dual feed rolls for consistent material deliver
• 100 feet of 3-inch hose
Finn Corp.
Edger and cable-laying unit
• Common platform and interchangeable blades and shields allow for an easy transition between the BedBug landscape edger and cable layer
• Each unit is powered by a 5.5-hp Honda engine with a centrifugal clutch
• Adjustable 2- to 4-inch cutting depth
• Carbide tipped blades provide consistent cutting
BlueBird
Pozzolan soil amendment
• Lassenite-I formula
• Reduces the frequency of watering and necessity of fertilizers
• Allows soil to absorb and hold water
• Promotes deeper roots and increases the number of fine root hairs
Western Pozzolan
Tree insecticide
• Pointer II formula
• Works with an injection system to treat trees’ active layer
without drilling
• Provides season-long control of numerous tree pests including
adelgids, borers, beetles, aphids and lacebugs
• Doesn’t require temperature-regulated storage
ArborSystems
Circle 205 on reader service form
Signage and markers
KingStone signs and markers
• KingStone material creates the natural look of stone
• All shapes, sizes and thicknesses available
• Seven standard colors with ability to match custom color
• Little maintenance necessary
• Ideal for tee signs, entrance signs, custom directionals and markers
Landmark Golf Course Products
Directional signs
• Sand-cast, 6-inch-by-10-inch arrows and 4.5-inch-by-10-inch
informational signs with raised polished letters
• Available in bronze or aluminum
• Messages printed in raised, polished letters with protective coating
• Popular messages available
From Tee To Green
One-piece polyethylene signs
• DuraCarve product line of cart, tee and directional signs and markers
• Available in color combinations and 20 standard sizes; custom colors
and legends available
• Thermoplastic polyethylene construction resists impact, stains and
severe weather, and outlast wood, metal and typical laminates
Four Season Signs
Tee posts
• Made of sandstone to compliment the natural landscape
• Custom messages and designs offered
• Available in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors
G.G. Markers
Fairway signs
• Available in five standard sizes, three standard color combinations
and 20 standard messages
• Custom designs are available
• Messages are engraved in ironwood, a dense, South American
hardwood that resists rotting, warping and will survive insect
infestation for several years
• Never needs painting
Great Lakes Golf Course Products
Stainless-steel signs and accessories
• Stainless-steel design to withstand harsh environments
• Won’t corrode, pit, patina or rust
• Custom shapes available
Designer Golf Co.
Golf course signage
• Available in redwood, bronze and natural stone
• Ability to customize
• Almost every size and color available
National Golf Graphics
Retractable range board
• Cast metal distance marker
• Can be adjusted easily from a hidden, in-ground position
to an upright position in seconds
• Offers patrons an accurate and readable distance to their
targets from almost anywhere they’re positioned on the range
OnCourse Media
Dura-Flex signs
• Easy-to-read signs designed to flex and withstand all golf course
conditions
• Three-dimensional letters are molded into the sign so printing
won’t scratch off
• Corrosion-resistant spikes are formed by a single “U” shape, stainless-steel rod and are molded into the resin for maximum strength
• Available in three color schemes: white with green letters, green
with white letters and yellow with black letters
Par Aide
Customizable signage
• Customizable signage by size and shape
• Can choose from a colored logo and detailed graphic, or just
hole number and par
• Signs are durable and maintenance free
Shot Selector
TurfStone staff and memorial signs
• Photo-quality, laser-engraved images available on 9-inch-by-12-inch TurfStone signs
• Can be used to showcase course superintendents, golf professionals, club presidents, board members or to honor benefactors or mark
memorial plantings
• Granite-like appearance; molded from thermoset polyester that won’t crack or fade
• Horizontal and vertical formats are available with or without frames
• As many as three colors can be used for laser-engraving text and logos on a finish of gray granite, green granite or terra cotta
Standard Golf
Sprinkler-head yardage tags
• Custom-made tags available for all sprinkler brands and types
• Made with 1/8-inch-thick, scratch-resistant material
• Highest available UV rating
• Highly visible, but mounted flush with top of sprinkler head for
protection from turf equipment
Top Dog Golf
Engines
Air- and liquid-cooled engines
• Vanguard V-twin Big Block models available in 25-, 27-, 29-, 31-,
33- and 35-hp engines
• An advanced debris management system allows engines to run
cooler and cleaner
• Steel-backed aluminum bearings contribute to increased
load capacity and reduced engine noise
• Lightweight aluminum block increases power-to-weight ratio
by reducing equipment weight
A centrifugal, multi-stage industrial air cleaner provides engine
protection, especially under dirty, dusty conditions
Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power
Small engines
• Three models available with high parts interchangeability
among all models
• The DF972 is a three-cylinder, dual fuel engine with a 29.5-hp, liquefied petroleum gas version or a 31-hp gasoline version
• The D902-E three-cylinder engine is available in 20.6-hp
or 23.5-hp models
• The Z602-E two-cylinder engine is available in 13.8-hp
or 15.8-hp models
• Drilled cooling passages between cylinders provide cooler
piston and piston ring temperatures for longer engine life
and stronger reliability
• Clean-air compliant
Kubota Engine America
Overhead valve engines
• GX series offers reliable, easy starting and fuel-efficient power
for a variety of commercial applications
• 21 models available in GX series, ranging from 3 to 24 hp
• Available in horizontal or vertical shaft and in single-cylinder
or V-twin versions
American Honda Motor Co.
Commercial engine series
• FH KAI line includes four models ranging from 13 to 19 hp
• Internally vented carburetor design to ensure longer air filter
maintenance intervals and easy filter installation
• Features small diameter passage holes to eliminate engine grass
ingestions and grass plugging
Kawasaki Motor Corp.
Storage buildings and wildlife management
Spray repellant
• Ready-to-use, Tree Guard formula sprays on milky and dries clear
• Non-toxic to plants
• Used to protect all trees, shrubs and flowering ornamentals
• Unique latex polymer carries the active ingredient, Bitrex, and resists rain and won’t wash off for as long as 100 days
Becker Underwood
Precast concrete buildings
• Manufactured by Carr Concrete
• Arrive ready to use, no on-site assembly required
• Engineered to resist heavy winds, snowfalls and ice loads
• Won’t rust, rot or burn
• More than 50 standard models to choose from, including
standard storage and restrooms
• Can be customized to meet specific needs
R. W. Sidley
Spotrete F Turf fungicide, animal repellent
• Contains the ingredient thiram, which renders treated plant parts
distasteful to deer, rabbits and rodents
• Deters feeding and damage to turf, shrubs and ornamentals
• One application protects treated parts for about one to three months
• Can also be used for the prevention and control of common turf
diseases such as brown patch and snow mold
Cleary Chemical
Goose repellant for turf
• Migrate repels geese from areas such as golf courses, lawns, parks, athletic fields, cemeteries or any other turf area where birds graze
• Makes treated turf unpalatable to geese forcing them to feed
elsewhere
• Available in one-gallon containers
Gemplers
Roof and wall panels
• DuraRib is a 36-inch-wide roof panel with 1 1/8-inch-high ribs on 12-inch centers and a full sidelap configuration
• An increased number of fasteners is used along the eaves to combat moisture migration from ice and snow buildup
• StarMark wall panels have four major corrugations 1-inch high at 12-inches on center, with a 2 ¼-inch-by-1-inch deep depression between each major corrugation
• StarMark panels are roll formed at 26-gauge or 24-gauge, 50,000 psi minimum yield steel with a zinc or aluminum-zinc alloy coating
Star Building Systems
Deer and rabbit repellant
• All-natural, biodegradable repellant made from derivatives of tree sap, fatty acids, eggs and garlic
• Scent conditions animals to avoid treated areas prior to biting into and destroying plants
• Won’t drive away butterflies, honeybees or birds
• Once dried, its odor is undetectable to humans
• Available in ready-to-use spray bottle or in concentrated formula
Liquid Fence Co.
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