AMATEUR LAWNSMaxicrop Moss Killer & Lawn Tonic has recently gone through pesticide re-registration and is now authorised under the Plant Protection Products Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 for use as a moss killer on amateur lawns.

New lower application rateThe product is now authorised for use at half the previous rate – 1.5 litres per 100 sq.m. of lawn (compared with 3.1 litres per 100 sq.m. previously). This new lower rate was confirmed as a result of extensive trial work, carried out as part of the re-registration process.

According to Shane Deaville, Maxicrop UK Country Manager, the lower rate approval was possible because the product is applied as a liquid. “Unlike granular or powder moss treatments, that have to dissolve and percolate through the grass to come into contact with moss, Maxicrop Moss Killer & Lawn Tonic liquid is mixed with water and sprayed or watered on – thereby making good contact with moss for a quick, efficient kill”, said Mr Deaville.

“The product hasn’t changed – just the application rate – which will significantly reduce application cost”, he added.

Any stocks of old labelled product need to be sold by end November 2016. End users need to use old labelled product by end November 2017.

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Pack size*Area covered by pack

Old label (sq.m.) New label (sq.m.) New label (sq.yds.)

500ml 16 33 40

1 litre 32 66 80

2.5 litre 80 166 200

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Maxicrop Moss Killer & Lawn Tonic contains seaweed extract, which stimulates grass regrowth, green colour, tilleringand rooting – for better quality turf.

10 litre pack available for large lawns (treats 666 sq.m.)

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New lower application rateThis product is also now authorised for use at half the previous rate – 1.5 litres per 100 sq.m. of turf (compared with 3.1 litres per 100 sq.m. previously).

DistributorsMaxicrop No.2 Moss Killer & Conditioner is distributed by Rigby Taylor in the UK and by Unichem in Ireland.

MAPP 17300 – UK; PCS No. 05149 - Ireland

PROFESSIONAL TURFMaxicrop No.2 Moss Killer & Conditioner has also recently gone through pesticide re-registration and is now authorised under the Plant Protection Products Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 for use as a moss killer on professional turf.

AMATEUR LAWNSINSTRUCTIONS FOR USEMaxicrop Moss Killer & Lawn Tonic can be applied twice per year with an interval between treatments of minimum 6 weeks.Apply when moss is actively growing. Treatment is most effective during the spring and autumn.

Do not apply to lawns sown or turfed less than six month ago. Do not apply under drought conditions, if frost is expected or if the lawn is waterlogged. Do not apply within three days before or after mowing.

Do not spray onto surfaces other than grass to avoid staining. Avoid walking in treated areas until the product has dried. Following application there may be darkening or blackening of the turf. This is temporary and will disappear. Do not allow spray to contact foliage of neighbouring vegetation.

How to use: For 10m2 of lawn, apply 150mls Moss Killer & Lawn Tonic mixed with either 9 litres of water with a watering can or 1.5 litres of water with a sprayer. Ensure complete and even coverage. If rain does not fall within 48 hours, water lawn lightly.

When moss has turned black, affected area should be raked to remove dead moss.

KEEP PRODUCT AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND PETSUSE PESTICIDES SAFELY. READ THE LABEL

Maxicrop Moss Killer & Lawn Tonic is available from good garden centres, via wholesalers in the UK and Unichem in Ireland.MAPP 17299 – UK; PCS No. 05150 - Ireland

Effect of Maxicrop Moss Killer at reduced rate - source: Rigby Taylor (UK distributor for Maxicrop professional turf products). Note the blackening of moss and greening of the treated strip.

Maxicrop No.2 Moss Killer & Conditioner

10 litre pack treats 666 sq.m. of turf