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BASF Turf Solutions

BASF is a global leader in agricultural and turf chemistry, delivering science-driven solutions designed to protect and enhance premium playing surfaces. Trusted by turf professionals across Australia and the world, BASF’s turf fungicides and herbicides are engineered for powerful disease and weed control, with a focus on resistance management, longevity, and surface quality.

At Nuturf, we stock BASF’s flagship turf products, including Lexicon®, Maxtima®, Navicon®, and Xzemplar®, offering best-in-class protection against the most challenging turf diseases and weed species.

Industry-Leading Fungicide Technology

BASF fungicides are known for their broad-spectrum activity, innovative active ingredients, and turf safety, making them a top choice for golf course superintendents, stadium curators, and sports turf managers.

• Lexicon® Intrinsic Brand Fungicide – Premier broad-spectrum protection with preventative and curative power; also enhances plant health and stress tolerance
• Maxtima® Fungicide – DMI fungicide with exceptional safety on key warm- and cool-season turf varieties, ideal for rotation and resistance management
• Xzemplar® Fungicide – Fast-acting control of dollar spot and other key diseases with long-lasting residual
• Navicon® Intrinsic Brand Fungicide – Combines the power of two active ingredients for complete foliar and root protection in one spray

These fungicides are formulated to target diseases such as dollar spot, brown patch, anthracnose, and take-all patch, while also helping turf recover from environmental stressors.

Herbicide Solutions for Professional Turf

BASF also offers selective herbicides like Freehand, Pylex and Arsenal Super designed for targeted weed control in professional turf environments. These products are trusted for their turf safety, efficacy, and compatibility with integrated management programs.

• Effective against broadleaf weeds and hard-to-control grassy species
• Safe for use on sensitive turf varieties
• Designed for use on golf courses, sportsfields, and high-quality open space turf

Why Choose BASF Turf Products?

• Backed by decades of research and development in plant protection
• Industry-leading fungicide innovations for resistance management
• Excellent turf safety and stress mitigation benefits
• Trusted by top-tier sports facilities, golf courses, and councils
• Supported by Nuturf’s expert technical team and nationwide supply network

Whether you’re protecting greens from disease pressure or reclaiming surfaces from stubborn weeds, BASF Turf Solutions deliver the confidence and performance turf professionals demand. Explore the BASF range today at Nuturf.

Syngenta is a global leader in turf science, offering a premium portfolio of fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides designed to protect and enhance the performance of turf across golf courses, stadiums, sportsfields, and high-profile open spaces.

With a legacy of innovation and precision, Syngenta’s turf products are developed through extensive R&D and tailored to meet the challenges faced by Australian turf managers. Whether you're fighting turf disease, invasive weeds, or damaging insect pests, Syngenta delivers proven, science-backed solutions that optimise surface quality and turf health.

At Nuturf, we proudly stock a wide range of Syngenta turf products trusted by professionals nationwide.

Trusted Fungicide Technology

Syngenta fungicides are renowned for their long-lasting protection, systemic action, and turf safety, making them ideal for managing high-pressure disease environments. These solutions offer preventive, curative, and plant-health benefits to maintain playing surface consistency throughout the season.

• Instrata® – Broad-spectrum contact and systemic action for cool-season turf
• Velista® – One of the broadest-spectrum SDHI fungicides available
• Daconil WeatherStik® – Rainfast, contact-based protection with strong residual
• Heritage Maxx® – Systemic strobilurin fungicide with excellent preventative control
• Medallion TL® – Fast-acting, contact fungicide ideal for early-season clean-up

High-Performance Herbicides

Syngenta offers selective herbicide options that combine weed control efficacy with excellent turf tolerance. These formulations are essential tools for maintaining the visual and functional quality of playing surfaces.

• Control of broadleaf weeds, summer grass, paspalum, and more
• Safe for use on key warm- and cool-season turfgrasses
• Compatible with resistance management programs

Key options include:

• Monument® Liquid – Controls winter grass and sedges in couch
• Casper® – Dual-mode broadleaf weed control
• Barricade® – Pre-emergent control of grassy weeds including summer grass and crabgrass

Targeted Insect Control

Insect pressure can rapidly compromise turf health and playability. Syngenta insecticides are engineered to offer fast knockdown and long-lasting protection from damaging surface and subsurface pests.

• Acelepryn® – Season-long control of African black beetle, Argentine stem weevil, armyworm, and more
• Provaunt® – Systemic control of turf caterpillars and other chewing pests
• Meridian® – Effective against root-feeding grubs with low environmental impact

These products are ideal for use in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs, with minimal disruption to beneficial insects and microbial soil health.

Why Choose Syngenta Turf Products?

• Industry-leading R&D in turf protection chemistry
• Trusted by Australia’s top superintendents and curators
• Advanced formulations for longer protection and better coverage
• Solutions for every season and every playing surface
• Fully supported by Nuturf’s nationwide technical and supply network

From greens and fairways to elite sportsfields and public turf spaces, Syngenta’s professional turf range offers the tools to help you achieve consistent, healthy, and resilient turf, no matter the challenge. Shop the Syngenta range today at Nuturf and protect your surface with confidence.