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Acelepryn Emergency Authorisation

May 26, 2022/in News, Press Release/by Mark Sanderson

Acelepryn Emergency Authorisation: An Emergency Authorisation (EA) for the use of the Syngenta insecticide Acelepryn to target chafer grubs has been granted for the 2022 season. The new EA now includes first-class cricket outfields, as well as specific areas of golf courses, racecourses and airfields. This season, the chafer grub authorisation permits use of Acelepryn […]

Etesia ET Lander becomes even better

May 26, 2022/in News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

Etesia ET Lander becomes even better: Following the successful launch of the ET Lander electric utility vehicle from Etesia UK in 2021, the company has announced the launch of the next phase of production including becoming fully N1 homologation compliant. Customers first got the chance to view the utility vehicle at SALTEX in November, where […]

Acelepryn Emergency Authorisation

May 26, 2022/in News, Press Release/by Mark Sanderson

Etesia ET Lander becomes even better

May 26, 2022/in News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

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Acelepryn Emergency Authorisation

May 26, 2022/in News, Press Release/by Mark Sanderson

Acelepryn Emergency Authorisation: An Emergency Authorisation (EA) for the use of the Syngenta insecticide Acelepryn to target chafer grubs has been granted for the 2022 season. The new EA now includes first-class cricket outfields, as well as specific areas of golf courses, racecourses and airfields.

This season, the chafer grub authorisation permits use of Acelepryn up to 28 August 2022 – to cover key periods of adult chafer egg laying and target early larval activity in the soil.

Acelepryn Emergency Authorisation

Chafer grubs cause damage to turf through extensive feeding on roots, which can be severe in localised patches. Surface stability where grubs have chewed through turf roots is of hugely significant concern for racecourses.

Furthermore, extreme damage can occur in all turf surfaces when badgers, birds and other foragers root through turf in search of the grubs. The EA permits application in situations where there is an acknowledged instance of economic damage, or risk of bird strike on airfields, and where the product has been recommended by a BASIS qualified agronomist.

Subject to specific conditions, areas permitted for Acelepryn use cover affected areas of golf course greens, tees and fairways, horse racecourses and gallops, airfields and first-class cricket outfields under exceptional circumstances. The EA was applied for and held by ICL.

Acelepryn users will be required to submit online stewardship records of areas treated, linked from the ICL website.

“Over recent seasons the damage by soil pests has been of increasing concern,” reported Syngenta Technical Manager, Sean Loakes. “Obtaining this EA enables turf managers to develop an integrated turf management programme to tackle the severe effects of these pests.”

Further trials are underway on golf courses and fine turf surfaces to refine the application timing, along with aeration practices and the potential to use Acelepryn in conjunction with effectively targeted nematode treatments.

Sean advocates the best results have been achieved with applications at the peak flight of egg laying adults, for the product to be in the soil zone to target early feeding larvae. “The on-line Pest Tracker reporting system provides a picture of pest activity across the UK and Ireland, to better aid application timing.

“Keep surfaces irrigated where possible prior to application, to attract pest larvae to towards the surface,” he advised. “It’s important to ensure the soil profile is not hydrophobic at the time of application. Apply at higher water volumes, above 600 l/ha, using the white O8 XC Nozzle to help the spray reach the soil surface.”

A further EA has also been submitted by ICL on behalf of the turf industry for the treatment of leatherjacket infestations later in the season. The regulatory system only permits a 120-day use period – which requires a separate submission for leatherjackets, to target later application at peak pest timing.

An on-line turf pest ID guide, to aid the identification of adult stages of key soil pests and target application timing, is now available on the Syngenta Turf website.

For further information on best use guidelines where chafer grubs and leatherjackets have caused economically damaging effects contact an ICL Area Manager or BASIS agronomist:

ICL Area Managers for Acelepryn enquiries:

Scotland

Jamie Lees

jamie.lees@icl-group.com

07500 992464

North/East

Craig Lalley

craig.lalley@icl-group.com

07824 528252

Midlands/West

Emma Kilby

emma.kilby@icl-group.com

07748 111965

South East/East London

Andrew Pledger

andrew.pledger@icl-group.com

07387 056659

South Central

Martyn Parrish

martyn.parrish@icl-group.com

07900 666691

South England / Wales

Nick Martin

nick.martin@icl-group.com

07900 666691

South

Matt Nutter

matthew.nutter@icl-group.com

07810 656240

North West

Phil Collinson

phil.collinson@icl-group.com

07824 473699

North West

Rob Ainscough

rob.ainscough@icl-group.com

07823 894581

South West

Liam Rowlands

liam.rowlands@icl-group.com

07824 473699

Northern Ireland

Colman Warde

colman.warde@icl-group.com

+353-87-7799527

Northern Ireland

Fergal Greenan

fergal.greenan@icl-group.com

+353-86-054 2566

Alternatively contact Syngenta UK Technical Manager:

Sean Loakes

sean.loakes@syngenta.com

07831 161912

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Etesia ET Lander becomes even better

May 26, 2022/in News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

Etesia ET Lander becomes even better: Following the successful launch of the ET Lander electric utility vehicle from Etesia UK in 2021, the company has announced the launch of the next phase of production including becoming fully N1 homologation compliant.

Customers first got the chance to view the utility vehicle at SALTEX in November, where it won the prestigious SALTEX 2021 Innovation award within the vehicle category, while also finishing second within the environmentally friendly category.

Etesia ET Lander becomes even better

Coming off the production line in Wissembourg, France from June 2022, with the first sold machines arriving in the UK July 2022, the new models will be fully N1 homologation compliant meaning that the ET Lander will be fully road legal along with being able to be used off road.

The new models will feature lithium-ion batteries meaning that the range of the ET Lander will extend to 100km and have a charger system compatible with a standard type 2EV car charger.

Built for use on road and off road in both the town and countryside, the Etesia ET Lander is 100% electric, spacious, well-equipped and user-friendly. It is built on a robust chassis and has an array of options including a three-way tipper bed with dual control from the fully-fitted two-seater cab or by remote control when outside the vehicle.

With a length of just 3.72 meters, the ET Lander is very compact. Thanks to the power steering, the short turning radius of 4.40 meters and 360 ° visibility, it goes anywhere. Fitted with a Lithium battery (77.8V 210 Ah producing 10Kw), the autonomy of the vehicle lasts for a full working day – without noise pollution.

The ET Lander can transport loads of up to 940kgs and can also tow up to 750kgs. With its all-road tires and powerful transmission, it is a real all-terrain vehicle for use in a variety of conditions on slopes and difficult terrain. Furthermore, life is made easier for its users through the integrated loading ramps – which allow for the transport of materials, ride-on mowers and other grounds maintenance equipment.

For more information, please visit the dedicated ET Lander website www.etlander.co.uk

To arrange a no obligation demonstration, please contact Etesia UK on 01295 680120 or visit www.etesia.co.uk.

For more news, reviews and insightful views, you can follow Etesia UK on Twitter @EtesiaUK and like the company’s Facebook page – www.facebook.com/EtesiaUK. You can also view the latest Etesia videos by visiting www.youtube.com/EtesiaUK.

You can also view the latest Etesia videos by visiting www.youtube.com/EtesiaUK.

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Acelepryn Emergency Authorisation

Etesia ET Lander becomes even better

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Etesia ET Lander becomes even better

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Acelepryn Emergency Authorisation

Etesia ET Lander becomes even better

Etesia ET Lander becomes even better: Following the successful launch of the ET Lander electric utility vehicle from Etesia UK in 2021, the company has announced the launch of the next phase of production including becoming fully N1 homologation compliant.

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