Algaefix is a selective turf and ornamental algaecide containing 142.5 g/L Quaternary Ammonium Compound. It is registered for the control of algae and mould in the golf course, bowling greens, and sports turf areas, as well as on hard surfaces such as pathways and nursery greenhouse floors.
Algae are found in nearly every greenhouse, nursery, and sometimes even landscapes where ornamentals are produced. They grow wherever they are supplied with excess water and food. Algae are a nuisance, a worker health risk (slipping), a challenge to plant nutrition as they use water and fertilizer meant for plant growth, and an irrigation challenge because a dense algal mat can make water penetration impossible. They are also food for some insect pests including fungus gnats.
The features of Algaefix are:
- a unique mode of action
- a non-chloride based formulation
- it is environmentally safe and completely soluble in water
- the product is non-corrosive to equipment or structures, and not harmful to plants when applied at the recommended rates.
The benefits of using Algaefix is that there is a limited potential for resistance, as it will effectively control algae. It is non-persistent in the environment and has a limited potential for burn. Algaefix is also safe for use in nursery production situations, on a range of plant species.
Application rates:
Situation | Pests | Rate | Application |
Golf course and bowling greens, bunkers and sports turf areas |
Algae Mould | 1 L per 100 L of water | Spray onto the affected area and allow to dry. *Apply in a minimum of 500 L of water per hectare. Re-apply at 10-day intervals where required |
General use | 30 mL per 5 L water | DO NOT rinse treated surfaces | |
Walls and Floors, tiles and concrete pathways |
1 L - 2 L per 100 L water depending on the level of soiling |
Use after pre-cleaning treatment |
Manufacturer | Adama |
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Packaging | 5 litres |
Destination use | General public / amateur |
Formulations | Liquid |
Active Substances | Quaternary ammonium |
Active Substance Concentration | 142.5 g/l |
Crops | Grass |
Diseases | Gray mold |
Dosage | 30 mL per 5 L water; 1 - 2 L per 100 L water depending on level of soiling |
Bio Crops | Suitable |
Application Type | Low pressure spray |
P102 | Keep out of reach of children |
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P103 | Read label before use |
P273 | Avoid release to the environment |
P301+P312 | IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell |
P305+P351+P338 | IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
H302 | Harmful if swallowed |
H332 | Harmful if inhaled. |