{"title":"Red Thread Control","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed Thread Control for cleaner, stronger and more resilient turf\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Thread Control is an important part of maintaining healthy, presentable and competitive turf on sports pitches, amenity grass and managed lawns. Red thread is most often associated with periods of active growth where the grass is under nutritional or environmental stress, and it can quickly affect visual quality across the sward. Although it is rarely one of the most destructive turf diseases, it is a clear sign that the plant is not performing as strongly as it should. In practical turfcare terms, that means red thread control is not just about reducing symptoms; it is about improving the growing environment so the grass can recover and compete more effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn football pitches, golf surfaces, cricket outfields, school grounds and ornamental lawns, red thread can leave the turf looking thin, patchy and off colour. That matters both visually and agronomically. A weakened sward is slower to recover, less uniform under wear and more vulnerable to further stress. For users looking at red thread within the wider disease picture, it is also helpful to explore \u003ca title=\"Turf Disease Control\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchcare.com\/collections\/turf-disease-control\"\u003eTurf Disease Control\u003c\/a\u003e, alongside other specific categories such as \u003ca title=\"Microdochium Control\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchcare.com\/collections\/microdochium-control\"\u003eMicrodochium Control\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Anthracnose Control\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchcare.com\/collections\/anthracnose-control\"\u003eAnthracnose Control\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Dollar Spot Control\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchcare.com\/collections\/dollar-spot-control\"\u003eDollar Spot Control\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Leaf Spot Control\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchcare.com\/collections\/leaf-spot-control\"\u003eLeaf Spot Control\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy red thread appears in turf\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed thread is often linked with low nitrogen availability, slow recovery and general plant weakness. It tends to show most clearly when the grass is growing but lacks the nutritional support or resilience needed to maintain strong, dense leaf growth. Moisture, air movement and overall plant stress can also influence how noticeable the symptoms become. In many cases, the disease is less a standalone problem than a warning sign that the turf needs better support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is why Red Thread Control works best when it is linked to the wider maintenance programme. Products alone are only part of the answer. Turf managers usually get the strongest results when disease pressure is considered alongside nutrition, biostimulant input, moisture management and general plant health. In that context, related collections such as \u003ca title=\"Fertiliser\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchcare.com\/collections\/fertiliser\"\u003eFertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Seaweed \u0026amp; Biostimulants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchcare.com\/collections\/seaweed-biostimulants\"\u003eSeaweed \u0026amp; Biostimulants\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Wetting Agents\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchcare.com\/collections\/wetting-agents\"\u003eWetting Agents\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Iron \u0026amp; Turf Hardeners\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchcare.com\/collections\/iron-turf-hardeners\"\u003eIron \u0026amp; Turf Hardeners\u003c\/a\u003e all become relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Red Thread Control fits into a wider turfcare programme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best red thread programmes are rarely reactive in isolation. If the disease is visible, the question should not only be how to reduce the symptom, but also why the turf is vulnerable in the first place. Thin growth, low fertility, plant fatigue and inconsistent moisture conditions all make the grass less able to resist or grow through periods of disease pressure. That is why Red Thread Control should be seen as part of a joined-up agronomic plan rather than a one-off fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practical terms, that usually means supporting the plant so it can recover quickly and regain density. Nutritional support from \u003ca title=\"Fertiliser\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchcare.com\/collections\/fertiliser\"\u003eFertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e is often one of the most important parts of that response, particularly where the turf has lost colour or vigour. Biostimulant-based support from \u003ca title=\"Seaweed \u0026amp; Biostimulants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchcare.com\/collections\/seaweed-biostimulants\"\u003eSeaweed \u0026amp; Biostimulants\u003c\/a\u003e can also help strengthen the wider programme, while \u003ca title=\"Wetting Agents\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchcare.com\/collections\/wetting-agents\"\u003eWetting Agents\u003c\/a\u003e may assist where inconsistent moisture movement is contributing to plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional insight: treat the turf, not just the symptom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most common mistakes with red thread is focusing only on visible patches and forgetting what they are telling us about the sward. Red thread often appears where the plant is hungry, under stress or not recovering strongly enough. In other words, the disease is frequently a signal as much as a problem. If the turf is strengthened properly, it will often grow away from symptoms far more effectively than a weak, undernourished surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is why experienced turf managers usually look beyond the patch itself. They review growth rate, colour, recent nutrition, moisture balance and general plant performance. That wider view is what makes Red Thread Control more effective and more durable over the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication quality and supporting equipment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere disease-control products form part of the programme, application quality still matters. Coverage, timing, water volume and operator consistency all influence performance, especially across larger sports or amenity surfaces. Suitable kit from \u003ca title=\"Knapsacks, Sprayers \u0026amp; Equipment\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchcare.com\/collections\/sprayers-spraying-equipment\"\u003eKnapsacks, Sprayers \u0026amp; Equipment\u003c\/a\u003e and broader support from \u003ca title=\"Equipment\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchcare.com\/collections\/equipment\"\u003eEquipment\u003c\/a\u003e can help improve accuracy and make treatment work more consistent across the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe handling is equally important where regular spraying forms part of the maintenance routine. Storage, mixing, application and site awareness all need to be managed properly, which is why support items from \u003ca title=\"PPE \u0026amp; Safety\" href=\"\/collections\/ppe-safety-equipment-and-apparel\"\u003ePPE \u0026amp; Safety\u003c\/a\u003e also fit naturally into the wider disease-management workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePart of a healthier and more resilient surface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed thoughtfully, Red Thread Control helps improve visual quality, support stronger turf recovery and reduce the impact of one of the most common signs of plant stress in managed grass. It works particularly well when combined with wider disease planning through \u003ca title=\"Turf Disease Control\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchcare.com\/collections\/turf-disease-control\"\u003eTurf Disease Control\u003c\/a\u003e, nutritional support from \u003ca title=\"Fertiliser\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchcare.com\/collections\/fertiliser\"\u003eFertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e, plant inputs from \u003ca title=\"Seaweed \u0026amp; Biostimulants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchcare.com\/collections\/seaweed-biostimulants\"\u003eSeaweed \u0026amp; Biostimulants\u003c\/a\u003e and moisture support through \u003ca title=\"Wetting Agents\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchcare.com\/collections\/wetting-agents\"\u003eWetting Agents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat broader approach is what turns simple symptom management into better long-term turfcare. By reducing visible disease pressure and helping the grass perform more strongly, Red Thread Control becomes a practical part of maintaining cleaner, denser and more resilient playing and amenity surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"insignia-0-25kg-each","title":"Insignia Turf Fungicide 250g","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  @media screen and (max-width: 640px) {\n    .mobile-fix {\n      float: none !important;\n      margin: 0 auto 1rem auto !important;\n      display: block;\n     \n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"product-overview\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 215.532px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"width: 97.0803%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 41.7912%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.2891%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eFungicide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 41.7912%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.2891%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eInsignia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 41.7912%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMAPP No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.2891%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e19403\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 41.7912%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eActive Substances\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.2891%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e200 g\/l pyraclostrobin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 41.7912%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eFormulation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.2891%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWater Dispersible Granule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 41.7912%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAreas of Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.2891%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eManaged Amenity Turf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 41.7912%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAmateur\/Professional\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.2891%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eProfessional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 41.7912%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003ePhytomobility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.2891%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLocal Penetrant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 41.7912%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMode of Action Group\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.2891%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eQuinone Outside Inhibitor (Qol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 41.7912%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLERAP Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.2891%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInsignia®\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMAPP 19403\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsignia® is a strobilurin-based local penetrant fungicide available in a water dispersible granule formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthorised for use on managed amenity turf, Insignia® contains, 200 g\/l (20%) pyraclostrobin providing both protective and curative action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsignia® is a local penetrant fungicide for the control of red thread (\u003ci\u003eLaetisaria fuciformis\u003c\/i\u003e), microdochium patch (\u003ci\u003eMicrodochium nivale\u003c\/i\u003e), and dollar spot (\u003ci\u003eSclerotinia homoeocarpa\u003c\/i\u003e) when turf is actively growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActive Substance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsignia® contains pyraclostrobin an active substance from the strobilurin family of fungicides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/Agrovista-Amenity-BASF-Insignia-Brochure-A4-2025-comp.pdf\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"mobile-fix\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: right;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/brochure-insignia-icon_160x160.jpg?v=1703165849\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMode of Action\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMode of action describes how a fungicide impacts a fungus, The Fungicide Resistance Action Committee (FRAC) currently recognises 13 classifications with pyraclostrobin belonging to Mode of Action Code C: Respiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTarget site of action and group name\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"mobile-fix\" style=\"margin-left: 10px; float: right;\" alt=\"Insignia® contains pyraclostrobin an active substance from the strobilurin family of fungicides.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-insignia-0-25kg-each-page-2-pyraclostrobin-2.jpg?v=1696862432\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many fungicides, pyraclostrobin affects a single site within the fungi; specifically, complex III of the mitochondrial electron transport chain. By inhibiting this pathway, pyraclostrobin blocks the fungal pathogen’s ability to respire and produce energy through the transfer of electrons within its cells. Fungicides which affect this process are assigned the code C3 and the name Quinone outside Inhibitors (QoI).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFRAC code\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a QoI fungicide pyraclostrobin falls within Fungicide Resistance Action Committee (FRAC) code 11 for resistance management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePhytomobility and Movement Through the Plant\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhytomobility describes how an active substance such as pyraclostrobin, penetrates and moves within a plant after it has been deposited onto and then absorbed into underlying tissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLocal penetrant\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePyraclostrobin is a local penetrant fungicide which means once applied, the active substance will remain concentrated close to the site of application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTranslaminar movement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement of the active substance will be through the plant leaf from one side to the other. This type of movement through the plant is described as translaminar movement. The word trans being derived from the Latin prefix for ‘through’ or ‘across’, with lamina arising from the use in botany to describe a leaf. Translaminar movement may also be referred to as mesostemic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eApoplastic cell movement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement through the leaf occurs around the cell wall structure and through gaps between the underlying plant cells. Eventually the pyraclostrobin makes it to the opposite side from its original application. This type of movement is classified as apoplastic and occurs in one of two ways. Either within cell walls or between intercellular spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLipophilic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pyraclostrobin within Insignia® is lipophilic, which means it tends to combine with lipids such as fats, oils and waxes. Consequently, once applied most of the pyraclostrobin is initially held on or within the outermost area of the leaf surface, the waxy cuticle. Following movement through the leaf it will also bind to the waxy cuticle on the opposite side of the leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvantages of a Local Penetrant Fungicide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/page-5-translaminar-graphic.jpg?v=1734439146\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-insignia-0-25kg-each-page-5-treated-area-protected-area.jpg?v=1696862432\" alt=\"Insignia - treated area - protected area\" style=\"margin-right: 124px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 124px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pyraclostrobin within Insignia® is a local penetrant fungicide, with translaminar movement through the plant and apoplastic movement between plant cells. These characteristics provide Insignia® with key advantages for a turf manager seeking to protect their grass plant from fungal pathogens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProtection inside the plant\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a local penetrant translaminar fungicide, such as pyraclostrobin, passes from one side of the leaf to the other, fungitoxic concentrations of the substance within the leaf restrict growth of fungal pathogens inside the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProtection on both sides\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranslaminar movement through the leaf builds a concentration of the active substance on the opposite side of the leaf. Supressing existing infections beneath the site of fungicide application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProtection over time\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePyraclostrobin’s affinity for lipids in the waxy cuticle, allows deposits of the active substance which are accumulated on both side of the leaf blade surface to be retained over time. These accumulated deposits serve as a weather resistant reservoir, releasing active substance both across the leaf surface and into deeper tissues over several weeks. Thereby protecting leaves and roots against new infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStages of Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePyraclostrobin targets more stages of a fungal pathogen’s life cycle than other strobilurin fungicides, such as azoxystrobin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-insignia-0-25kg-each-page-6-stages-of-control-1.jpg?v=1696862432\" alt=\"Insignia - Stages of control\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFungicide Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-insignia-0-25kg-each-page-6-fungicide-performance.jpg?v=1696862432\" alt=\"Fungicide Performance\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInsignia® application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"mobile-fix\" style=\"float: right;\" alt=\"Insignia - Pyraclostrobin cooler temperatures\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-insignia-0-25kg-each-page-7-pyraclostrobin-cooler-temperatures.jpg?v=1696862432\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObtaining the best results from any Plant Protection Product is enhanced by skilled application, with well calibrated equipment and correct nozzles choices. It is also important to consider the prevailing climate conditions and current stage of disease expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pyraclostrobin within Insignia® performs consistently at cooler temperatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsignia® is suitable for application all year round in temperatures between 5-25°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsignia® is rain fast within 1 hour of application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum individual dose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMinimum water volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth rowspan=\"2\"\u003eInsignia® is best applied at the start of disease attack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25 kg\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 l\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eMaximum applications per year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e2.5 kg\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eMaximum total dose per year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eHandheld sprayer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eMounted or trailed boom sprayer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"app-window\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"12\"\u003eApplication Window - Insignia® is authorised for a maximum of two applications in one year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNov\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg style=\"width: 1.5rem; 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height: 1.5rem;\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Intrinsic® effect – strengthening turf from the inside out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-insignia-0-25kg-each-page-8-intrinsic-umbrella-logo.jpg?v=1696862432\" alt=\"Insignia - Intrinsic umbrella logo\" style=\"float: right;\" class=\"mobile-fix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of the Intrinsic® family of BASF fungicides, Insignia® delivers additional benefits to the grass plant over and above direct disease control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a fungicide, the pyraclostrobin within Insignia® severely inhibits mitochondrial respiration inside the cells of pathogenic fungi. This prevents the breakdown of carbon that is required for fungi to produce the energy they need to function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn addition to the fungicidal properties, pyraclostrobin actively works beneficially within the grass plant, whereby a minor inhibition of mitochondrial respiration triggers a cascade of positive events which lead to plant health benefits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"mobile-fix\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-insignia-0-25kg-each-page-11-intrinsic-effect.jpg?v=1696862432\" alt=\"Insignia - intrinsic effect\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese benefits are an intrinsic aspect of the way in which pyraclostrobin and Insignia® positively impact the reorganisation of metabolic and physiological plant processes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to directly controlling fungal pathogens, the Intrinsic® effect from Insignia® helps plants to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResist disease attacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWithstand abiotic environmental and physical stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow more efficiently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor further information on Insignia®, please contact a member of our technical sales team on \u003cb\u003e01902 440280.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSafe Use of Pesticides\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purchaser and\/or end users are responsible for ensuring that these products are used in line with industry Approved Codes of Practice. All operators must be trained and certificated in using and applying any Ministry Approved professional product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease be aware that by proceeding you are purchasing a professional pesticide product.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0084b7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou must ensure the end user of these products complies with the DEFRA\/HSE Code for the Safe use of Pesticides:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"By law, everyone who uses pesticides professionally must have received adequate training in using pesticides safely and be skilled in the job they are carrying out.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/pesticides\/using-pesticides\/codes-of-practice\/code-of-practice-for-using-plant-protection-products.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMORE INFORMATION\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BASF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40957049700395,"sku":"187921","price":167.94,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/BASF-Insignia-Bottle-Front.jpg?v=1701106197"}],"url":"https:\/\/checkout.pitchcare.com\/collections\/red-thread-control.oembed","provider":"Pitchcare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}