RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, May 5, 2008 – To help Spanish-speaking growers select the most effective solutions for a variety of pest management challenges, BASF Turf & Ornamentals has posted a free Spanish version of its Pest Management Guide on www.betterplants.com.

“As an innovative leader in the pest management industry, BASF is committed to helping growers make informed decisions about which products will best meet their needs,” said Dr. Toni Bucci, BASF Turf & Ornamentals Business Manager. “This Spanish version of the guide helps Spanish-speaking growers use science more responsibly while yielding better plants.”

The guide addresses fungicides, herbicides and insecticides. Charts in each section of the guide include information on Fungicide Resistance Action Committee (FRAC), Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) and Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC) mode of action classifications for each product listed.

In addition, the charts provide a side-by-side overview of primary target pests, chemical group, active ingredients and trade names, as well as restricted entry interval (REI) and use sites for each product.

For more information about BASF Turf & Ornamentals visit www.betterturf.com and www.betterplants.com.

About the Crop Protection Division
With sales of €3,137 million in 2007, BASF’s Crop Protection division is a leader in crop protection and a strong partner to the farming industry providing well-established and innovative fungicides, insecticides and herbicides. Farmers use these products and services to improve crop yields and crop quality. Other uses include public health, structural/urban pest control, turf and ornamental plants, vegetation management, and forestry. BASF aims to turn knowledge rapidly into market success. The vision of BASF’s Crop Protection division is to be the world’s leading innovator, optimizing agricultural production, improving nutrition, and thus enhancing the quality of life for a growing world population. Further information can be found on the web at www.agro.basf.com.  

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