BASF introduces Pillar SC Intrinsic brand fungicide, a new fungicide innovation formulated for lawn care

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, April 20, 2022 – BASF is introducing Pillar^® SC Intrinsic^® brand fungicide, a fast-acting, dual-active liquid formulation that delivers broad-spectrum control of 26 cool- and warm-season turf diseases, like brown patch, dollar spot, leaf spots and large patch with one use rate.

Pillar SC Intrinsic brand fungicide is the first fungicide developed for lawn care from BASF. It combines the strength of two powerful active ingredients, triticonazole and pyraclostrobin, for fast curative activity and long-lasting residual disease control for up to 28 days.

“Pillar SC Intrinsic brand fungicide is a very flexible, broad-spectrum product, providing lawn care operators with a new solution that can offer disease control on a level unseen before in this market,” said Jeff Vannoy, Senior Product Manager, Turf Solutions for BASF. “Lawn care is an important market for BASF and we are excited to provide a more diverse offering of products for LCOs with this premier fungicide.”

In addition to providing best-in-class disease control, Pillar SC Intrinsic brand fungicide is EPA labeled to improve turf stress tolerance and growth efficiency in lawns resulting in beautiful, resilient, high-quality turf for their customers.

Pillar SC Intrinsic brand fungicide will be available for sale starting May 1, 2022. Lawn care operators can learn more about Pillar SC Intrinsic brand fungicide by contacting their local BASF representative or visiting www.betterturf.basf.us/lawncare.

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About BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division

Farming is fundamental to provide enough healthy and affordable food for a rapidly growing population while reducing environmental impacts. Working with partners and agricultural experts and by integrating sustainability criteria into all business decisions, we help farmers to create a positive impact on sustainable agriculture. That’s why we invest in a strong R&D pipeline, connecting innovative thinking with practical action in the field. Our portfolio comprises seeds and specifically selected plant traits, chemical and biological crop protection, solutions for soil management, plant health, pest control and digital farming. With expert teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we strive to find the right balance for success – for farmers, agriculture and future generations. In 2021, our division generated sales of €8.2 billion. For more information, please visit www.agriculture.basf.com or any of our social media channels.

About BASF

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 16,700 employees in North America and had sales of $25.9 billion in 2021. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com/us.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 111,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €78.6 billion in 2021. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S. Further information at www.basf.com.