What lies beneath: Envu introduces Resilia

Resilia root health solution, the newest innovation from Envu, is now available for purchase in registered states. Root health is key to maintaining pristine turf. Resilia protects roots from destructive soilborne pathogens for up to 21 days — and most up to 28 days.

“The key to healthy turf starts below the surface,” said Mark Brotherton, product manager for Envu Turf & Ornamentals. “With that foundational goal in mind, Envu developed, the first all-in-one root health solution that was exclusively developed for soilborne root disease control. Golf course superintendents can rest easy knowing their roots are protected when they incorporate Resilia root health solution into their plant protection program.”

Many turf pathogens lurking below the surface, including those responsible for causing Pythium root rot, fairy ring, summer patch, and nematode damage, can destroy greens and fairways in short order, laying waste to so much hard work and investment. Meanwhile, the dynamic nature of a root system makes it difficult for golf course superintendents to diagnose and manage the many diseases and pests damaging their roots.

“Resilia root health solution is the only product that offers simultaneous control of patch diseases, Pythium diseases and suppression of pathogenic nematodes,” Envu Green Solutions Team specialist Dr. Jesse Benelli said. “The solution is not meant to be a total replacement for other products, but it can integrate seamlessly into any program as a preventative maintenance application.”

Resilia has been proved effective in controlling soilborne pathogens, one of the toughest threats to turf health.

“Starting the season strong with a product such as Resilia root health solution is crucial to getting ahead of the many issues that can cause turf to decline,” said Dr. Jim Kerns, professor and extension specialist of turfgrass pathology for NC State University. “We have seen this firsthand with our trials on creeping bentgrass this summer.”

The solution controls major root diseases in both cool-season and warm-season turf, allowing roots to stay healthy and reach their full potential. 

“The results we observed with Resilia root health solution in our spring dead spot trials were shocking,” Kerns said. “It provided excellent control.”

Designed to be easy to apply, Resilia works well in tandem with Stressgard brand fungicide.