Two Fungicides Expand Disease Coverage Profiles in the U.S.

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., February 16, 2015 — BASF has issued FIFRA Section 2(ee) recommendations expanding the application profiles of its Lexicon^® Intrinsic^® brand fungicide and Xzemplar® fungicide for use against four additional turfgrass diseases in most parts of the U.S. market. This move gives golf course superintendents and turf professionals in most states a broader range of protection against troublesome turfgrass diseases using two proven fungicide treatments.

The FIFRA Section 2(ee) recommendations address the use of Xzemplar fungicide against fairy ring, Bipolaris leaf spot, and Rhizoctonia leaf and sheath spot; as well as the use of Lexicon Intrinsic brand fungicide against spring dead spot.

“BASF is dedicated to helping maintain healthy turf,” said Nick Tresslar, Marketing Manager, BASF Turf and Ornamental Solutions. “With an expanded number of targeted diseases, Lexicon Intrinsic brand fungicide and Xzemplar fungicide now provide superintendents with maximum protection and superior disease control solutions.”

Xzemplar fungicide is a solo product containing only the active-ingredient fluxapyroxad, brand name Xemium®. Fluxapyroxad is a highly mobile and effective succinate-dehydrogenase inhibitor (SHDI) for preventative and curative management of key turfgrass pathogens.

Lexicon Intrinsic brand fungicide contains a 1:2 ratio of fluxapyroxad and the active ingredient in Insignia^® SC Intrinsic brand fungicide. Lexicon Intrinsic brand fungicide is a next-generation Intrinsic product that gives turf managers both disease control and Advanced Plant Health benefits.

Turf managers should consult with their respective state regulatory agencies regarding the registration status of Xzemplar fungicide and Lexicon Intrinsic brand fungicide for use against these four additional diseases.

The BASF Technical Information Bulletins making the FIFRA Section 2(ee) Recommendations are available at www.cdms.net.

Insignia, Intrinsic, Lexicon, Xemium and Xzemplar are registered trademarks of BASF. 

With sales of more than €5.2 billion in 2013, BASF’s Crop Protection division provides innovative solutions in crop protection, seed treatment and biological control as well as solutions to manage water, nutrients and plant stress. Its portfolio also includes products for turf and ornamental plants, pest control and public health. BASF’s Crop Protection division is a leading innovator that supports growers to optimize agricultural production, improve their business efficiency and enhance the quality of life for a growing world population. Further information can be found on the web at www.agro.basf.com or through our social media channels. 

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has nearly 17,000 employees in North America, and had sales of $19.3 billion in 2013. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.us.

At BASF, we create chemistry – and have been doing so for 150 years. Our portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. As the world’s leading chemical company, we combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future. BASF had sales of about €74 billion in 2013 and over 112,000 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.