Weeding out clean turf – new technologies for better weed control

Weeds pose a serious problem in producing consistent, high quality playing surfaces. Invasive broad‑leaved and coarse grass weed species seriously affect the visual appearance and playability. Research into application timing and techniques have highlighted ways to improve results for broad‑leaved weed control, while new technologies in development may give a new solution to solve coarse grass weeds in fine turf. Get up to date with the latest developments and practical techniques. 

Learning outcomes: 

• Improve results from herbicide applications 
• Latest research results in new herbicide development 
• Optimise timing for weed control  
• Sprayer set up to target broad leaved weeds 
• New technologies for selective grass weed control

Presented by:

Sean Loakes

Technical Manager - Europe Syngenta

Sean Loakes is Technical Manager for Syngenta Turf across Europe.

He provides technical support for all Syngenta products used by turf and landscape businesses and their customers. His role includes research trials to develop practical solutions for turf management issues and instigate best practice to achieve optimum results.

With the increasing importance of biopesticides within integrated turf management (ITM) programmes, he plays a key role in developing new strategies to meet the evolving challenges for customers using a full range of cultural and chemical controls.

A qualified biologist, Sean has had a career in environmental science and research through practical field trials and laboratory studies. He works alongside the Syngenta technical turf teams from Europe and across the globe to identify and develop new world-leading solutions from the company’s exciting pipeline of R&D products and services for UK landscape industries.