View the Labels/SDS information for Velista Fungicide.
Velista® fungicide is the broadest spectrum and only SDHI labeled for anthracnose in the golf market. Spring and fall are ideal seasons to clean up greens, tees and fairways. In addition to controlling anthracnose, Velista also protects against dollar spot, brown patch and more. When used in rotation with Briskway® fungicide, Velista delivers excellent control of summer stress diseases on greens when temperatures shift from warm to hot.
A FIFRA Section 2(ee) recommendation* for Velista was granted for control of these extra diseases:
Preventative Fairy Ring Program Webinar
Anthracnose Control Program Timelapse
Enhanced disease control
A Rutgers study1 shows Velista is proven to control common turf diseases like anthracnose, which leads to improved turf quality.
1Rutgers, 2016, Magnified at 60x. Applications made on a 14-day interval at 0.5 oz./1,000 sq. ft. of Velista and 0.34 fl. oz./1,000 sq. ft. of Lexicon® Intrinsic®.
Excellent turf recovery
A year-long Penn State study1 on annual bluegrass shows Velista provides superior reduction of anthracnose and enhanced turf recovery under various stresses, including very low mowing heights.
1Penn State, August 8, 2017. Applications made on a 14-day interval at 0.5 oz./1,000 sq. ft. of Velista and 0.34 fl. oz./1,000 sq. ft. of Lexicon Intrinsic.
Follow us on Twitter @SyngentaTurf and join the conversation with #Time4Velista.
09/18/2018
Every season of the year is fraught with its own list of diseases that can impact golf course management. Fall in particular can be problematic, especially where dollar spot is concerned. Warm days and cool nights that produce heavy dews are conducive for the development of dollar spot. However, taking steps to prevent fall dollar spot can help turf emerge healthier in the spring. Read more »
08/13/2018
When it comes to warm-season grasses, spring quality is influenced more by what you do (or don’t do) the previous fall. Read more »
07/18/2018
In the Southern and Midwestern United States, periods of cool, wet weather in late summer and fall can prompt large patch outbreaks on warm-season grasses. Zoysiagrass, centipedegrass and St. Augustinegrass are particularly susceptible to this disease, but bermudagrass can be affected as well. Read more »
06/11/2018
To get the best performance out of any product application, there are many best management practices to consider. Read more »
Use this chart to help choose the right fungicide for optimal control.
Fairy ring causes and symptoms and the benefits of building a fungicide program with Velista.
View Velista's performance in controlling Spring Dead Spot in ultradwarf bermudagrass.
View Velista's performance against Rapid Blight, Spring Dead Spot and Fairy Ring.
©2019 Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Please check with your state or local Extension Service to ensure registration status.Velista® is a trademark of a Syngenta Group Company.
Syngenta supports a FIFRA Section 2(ee) recommendation for Velista fungicide to control summer patch, brown ring patch, spring dead spot, fairy ring, leaf and sheath spot and rapid blight on all turf types. Please see the section 2(ee) recommendation to confirm that the recommendation is applicable in your state. Briskway®, Heritage® and Daconil® Action™ are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. Lexicon® Intrinsic® is a trademark of BASF. Secure® is a trademark of Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, LTD.