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PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Field Maintenance Catalog

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The 1999 productcatalog fromBeacon Ballfields haseverything neededto maintain sportsfields, including waterremovers, infieldcovers, groomers,rakes, tamps, fencing,field markers, andmore. Call for a freecatalog or visit ourwebsite.

BeaconBallfields

2222 Evergreen Road, #6Middleton, WI 53562

(800) 747-5985Fax: (608) 836-0724

Website:www.ballfields.com

TruFlow™

A simple, well-built, no-nonsense topdresser• Easy to operate! Pull-behind unit • SaveTlDle! Eliminatethe backbreaking

turns on and offfrom the tractor seat. work of shovelingtopdressings byhand.

• Versatile! Adjustable flow rates. • Affordable! Simple, exclusivedesignAble to handle variable particle sizes and simplified components make thesecommonly found in topdressings. units cost effectiveto own and operate

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Stabilizer Solutions, Inc.

ThrfGridsare polypropylene fibers used to stabilize sports turf andhigh vehicle trafficareas such as turf parking areas. ThrfGridsrein-force the base soil and root structure of natural turf surfaces,increasing the load bearing and shear strength of the rootzone, forcomplete field coverage or selected high-use areas.

Stabilizer Solutions, Inc.205 South 28th Street • Phoenix, AZ 85034

(602) 225-5900. Fax: (602) 225-5902(800) 336-2468

Website: stabilizersolutions.comE-mail: [email protected]


Jaydee Drive Liner

Thejaydee Drive liner is a self-propelled riding line marker. The35-gallon paint tank carries enough marking material for acomplete game field, or several practice fields.The 2-gailon flushtank cleans the discharge lines for work breaks, travel, or'overnight. The center or side-mark spray shields are alwaysoperator-visible. Anearly zero turning radius reduces or elimi-nates back and tum maneuvers.

Jaydee Equipment Company202 East Joliet Highway, Box 278

New Lenox, IL 60451-0278TOLL FREE:1-800-443-3268


PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Water Reels

Kifco has introduced two models to their popular line of Water-Reels.The new B110 and B180 extend the product line to ensure there is aWater-Reel to fit your needs. Machines are compact, easy to use,operate unattended, and shut off automatically. They are suitable forall types of sports turf and are easily transported from one area to another.Water- Reels combine outstanding features that come from more than25 years of traveling sprinkler engineering.

Kifco, Inc.P.O. Box 290, Havana, IL 62644

PH: (309) 543-4425 FAX: (309) 543-4945http://www.kifeo.eom


Affordable Topdresser

Starting under $5,000, the Millcreek TopdresserlSpreaderwill spread2 cu.yds. in 7 minutes and topdress a football field in 2 to 3 hours.

• Rugged construction, built to last.• Adjustable spread pattern, 3 ft. to 10ft. wide.• Unsurpassed for compost, clippings and more.• More versatility - simple, safe operation.

The Millcreek Topdresser/Spreader spread topdressing, infieldmix, compost mixes and more with just one operator. Plus, younever pay too much for quality turf equipment from Millcreek.

Millcreek Manufacturing Company2617 Stumptown Road, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505

TOLL FREE: 1-800-879-6507

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VigarootIt is in the Bag with Vigaroot

Heat stress, insect and disease pressure all take their toll on yourturf. Vigaroot is a new turfgrass management tool designed tohelp reduce stress and stimulate root growth through enhancedwater and nutrient uptake. Vigaroot's dry formulation combineshumic acid, seaweed and yucca extract, beneficial bacteria,and fully chelated iron, zinc and manganese. Vigaroot is packagedin a premeasured foil bag to provide easy use and ensure longershelf life and stability.

Becker Underwood, Inc.800-232-5907

801 Dayton AveAmes, IA 50010

www.bucolor.com Vigaroot is a trademark ofBecker Underwood, Inc.Circle 118 on Inquiry Card

Hunter ICC Controller ExpandsFrom 8 to 48 Stations

Hunter's "universal" ICCController can be custom tailored to meetthe irrigation needs of all large turf and sports field sites.

•:. The ICCfeatures:·4 and 8-Station "snap-in" modules

for quick and easy installation•Trouble-free system expansion• High performance capabilities:

dial programming/large LCDdisplay, programmable raindelay, master valve, plus 365-daycalendar clock.

.:. The ICCis a key component in acomplete Hunter sports fieldsystem that also includes:• Proven gear drive rotors -

1-20 Ultra, 1-25 PIU5/1-40• Heavy-duty ICV plastic and

HBV brass valves

Call for a free catalog: 800-733-2823or see Hunter on the internet:www.Hunterlndustries.com

The Irrigation Innovators


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PRODUCT SHOWCASEProtective Covers for Chain Link Fence~_

!~!!~~e:" •~~playgrounds, parks, schools and at home. -

, High visibility Safety YellowDark Green by special order

, New & improved: Heavy Duty UV-resistant,polyetbytene.

, 5-Year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty.'Ship by UPS• Neat and distinctive appearance

Fence Guard™• Size: 3"W x 4-1/2"H x 8' Long• Ten a-root sections per carton with

50 - 8" UV-resistant ties torsecuring every 2' to fence.

I Remove crowns from post soentire top of fence is coveredand level. Attach sectionsend-to-end or overlap.

Bottom Guard"• Size: 1-1/4"W x 3-1/4'H

x 8' Long• Twelve a-root sections per carton

with 60 - 8" UV-resistant ties forsecuring every 2' to fence.

t Drainage holes every 6".• Designed for easy installation.• Adjustable depth to reduce erosion of

warning track under fence and preventweed cutter string from catching on fence.

Fence Slats• Two 1-7/8" x 150' poly rolls per carton• Install in a diagonal direction• Trim with tin snips or industrial scissors.• Reduce wind and visual distraction, Improve background tor sports.

Available Nationwide fromYour "One-Stop Source" for America's Leading Baseball Surfaces & Supplies!

Over 200 Infield Products • Distribution Centers Nationwide

CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-247 -BEAM. 908-637-4191PARTAC PEAT CORPORATION KELSEY PARK, GREAT MEADOWS, N.J_ 07838 FAX 908-637-8421

Call 1 (800) 817-1889 use Fast Fax #1200699 and/or Circle 120 on Inquiry Card

Automatic Laser Grading System

For level, Single, or dual grade, GRADEMASTER is auto-matically laser controlled and eliminates uneven grade,potholes, wet spots and dips on athletic fields, greensor tee boxes. GRADEMASTER ... The Right Choicefor your Grading applications.GRADEMASTER is easy to use! One man can operateGRADEMASTER and achieve improved accuracy,For information and video contact:

Southern Laser, Inc.P.o. Box 338

Lutz, FL 33548Tel: 800 622-5777 (813) 949-4777

Fax (813) 949-0509

Call 1 (800) 817-1889 use Fast Fax #121 0699 and/or Circle 121 on Inquiry Card

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12·Volt Field Markers

The Tru Mark Athletic Field Marker is designed for convenience,safety and economy. Uses efficient 12-volt Shurtlo pump to deliverfield paint at 45 p.s.i. Folding or removable handles for transportor storage. Powder coated finish, zinc plating, and stainless steelfasteners provide maintenance free life.

TRU MARKAtheletic Field Markers

P.O. Box 1662· Norfolk, NE 68702-1662Phone: 1-800-553-6275


Estate Master®The Estate Master® fromMinuteman Parker isdesigned for sweeping ath-letic fields, golf courses,parks and other large turfareas. This sweeper cleansa swath of more than 8 ft.with every pass. Designedwith four rows ofpolypropylene brushes toensure efficient pickup ofgrass clippings, leaves andother lawn debris. Collectsup to 51 cu. ft. For moreinformation on the EstateMaster or any Parkerproduct, contact us at:

Minuteman Parker111 South Rohlwing Rd, Addison, IL 60101

(630) 627-6900Fax: (630) 627-1130

www.parkersweeper.com


PRODUCT SHOWCASE

• Field Marking Paints• Turf Colorants• Computerized Graphic Logos• Athletic Stripers• Mixing Accessories• Field Covers & Accessories• Select Athletic Flooring

(Tennis, Track & Weight Room)• Field Stencils & Accessories• Non-Slip Stadium Coatings• Gym Floor Products• Anti-Graffiti Paint• Privacy Curtains & Windscreens• Traffic Paint, Stencils & Accessories• Tenth Man Tools

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New From Kromer

Kromer U-tility AtWetic Field Maintenance Machine(AFMM™)

13hp engine for more power.Heavy duty hydrostatic transaxle.

High back - comfortable - adjustable seat.

One machine does it all - lining - grooming-spraying - line cutting - ridge removal, etc.

Specialists in Arhletic Field Maintenance Equipment

Kromer Co. • Mound, MN 55364(800)373-0337 • Fax (612)472-4371

www.kromer-afm.come-mail: [email protected]


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Tree, Turf, and Ornamental PesticideGuide, by \41. 1. Tomson This is one of the few refer-ences today designed as a guideline to pesticide usage inthe specialized ornamental field. It lists the major orna-mentals grown either in the home or gorden, in nurseries,in greenhouses, or in commercial production with a crossreference as to what pesticide may be used on them.Insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and growth regulatorsare listed along with what each will control. This is a valu-able tool for pea's, nurserymen, greenhouse operators,grounds superintendents, turf specialists, etc. 200 pgs.4127 $18.50

Sports Turf Management Program-Maintenance &Renovation Planning Guide, by Ashman & AssociatesThis manual was developed to provide a coherent plan for the man-agement of the baseball field playing surface and provides operationalguidelines for the grounds crew to use as port of the maintenance plan.Enhances the "playing conditions" of the field by elevating the mainte-nance standards to the highest level possible. Complete descriptions ofthe maintenance protocol and identification of key issues to be dis-cussed before starting objective maintenance procedures. This book pro-vides a plan of action outlining the tasks to be completed and bench-marks to measure the progress of the program. 160 pgs.4024 $105.00

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Lawns: Basic Factors, Construction, andMaintenance of Fine Turf Areas, by Dr. JonasVengris and WilliamA. Torello Designed as a text-book or a practical usage manual, this book has beencompletely brought up-to-date. Care of lawns and turf-grass, from selection of varieties to maintenance of estab-lished grass is completely covered. A needed tool for gar-deners, nurserymen, county agents, landscape designers,and a text for college turfgrass courses. This is the mostup-to-date book on turf management available today.195 pgs. 4128 $15.50

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Controlling Turfgrass Pests, by Malcolm C.Shurtleff, Thomas \41. Ferman& Roscoe Randell,This book is an up-to-date account of the current state of the artand science of turfgrass pest management. It is designed as acomprehensive reference for the professional turfgrass manag-er which includes golf course superintendents, lawn care com-pany personnel, park and cemetary officials, those responsiblefor maintaining turf on sports fields, at airports, and alonghighways, seed and sod growers, and landscapers. 448 pgs.4031 $85.00

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Have questions? Send them to Dave at: ISU, Hort. Dept., Ames, IA 50011.

by Dr. Dave Minner

My new job is groundskeeper of an18-acre sports complex. We just com-pleted renovation with an Tl-zoneautomated irrigation system andbooster pump. On fields without auto-matic irrigation, we are using watercannons. What would be the best wayto get the fields irrigated outside ofhaving a system professionally designed?

-Bryan Ryan

!CertainlY advocate automaticirrigation systems for all sportsfields. Too many times I hear

the comment, "My yard grows justfine, and I only water it once all sum-mer - I don't need a fancy automaticirrigation system." I respond, "Can weschedule football practice in youryard?" This usually ends the conversa-tion.

Even in high-rainfall areas of theUnited States, an automated irriga-tion system provides many benefits.Let's face it, we will always have todeal with worn-out sections of fieldsthat need to be re-established. Seed,sod, and sprig establishment requirelight and frequent irrigation that canonly be applied by an automatic sys-tem.

We need grass, and we need it fast.Forcing establishment and growthduring the short time when the field isnot being used requires precise place-ment of the correct amount of water.Occasional rain may be fine for thehome lawn or field crop, but it justdoesn't cut it for sports turf.

Watering cannons are often used tohelp a facility get by until it can pur-chase an automatic irrigation system.For $3,000 to $6,000 you can purchasea single unit that can be moved fromfield to field to water establishedgrass. A buried service line or boosterpump will be needed to supply 70 to

130 psi to the machine. Flow ratesrange from 50 to 130 gallons perminute.

These units typically require onefull day to water a football field, so oneunit will usually be needed for everyseven fields. They are sufficient forwatering established grass, but theydon't work very well for the light andfrequent watering required to estab-lish grass from seed.

Watering cannons are better thanno watering system at all. At leastthey allow for some turf growth andground softening during dry condi-tions. However, your goal should be toinstall an automatic irrigation systemwith pop-up sprinklers and a con-troller.

What's the best way to getfields irrigated without havinga system professionallydesigned?

Proper design is a must with irri-gation systems. If you don't knowwhat you're doing, get some help.

On large, complicated jobs, youshould have a certified irrigation spe-cialist design your system. Questionsthat involve water source size, pumpsize, flow loss from elevation change,and similar issues usually require adesign specialist to put together anentire system.

On the other hand, I have complet-ed a number of smaller jobs by usingthe expertise of companies selling irri-gation equipment. Many of the rep-utable irrigation suppliers providesome design expertise. Their irriga-tion literature will have severalschematic drawings for specific irriga-tion layout of all types of sports fields.

As the field manager, you will cer-tainly want to customize the system tofit your needs. Here's how I customize

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a football field layout:1) I don't place any heads in the

center of the field; that's where theyrut it out.

2) I zone a block system to matchtraffic patterns, i.e. special zones forthe field center and bench areas.

3) I prefer Hunter 1-42 fast rotorheads for syringe cycle on seedlingturf in wear areas.

4) I maintain a direct line of sightbetween the field and the controller.

The designer will need a few otherpieces of information, like pipe size attap on location, flow rate gpm, andwater pressure psi. From this infor-mation, the irrigation supplier/design-er can come up with the materials listand system layout.

Irrigation companies are very com-petitive. Those with a good reputationwill not only supply quality equip-ment, they will also help design smallprojects at minimal or no cost.

Even if you're going to install thesystem yourself, you'll need an irriga-tion plan and parts list. Let the irriga-tion supplier provide this service. Anddon't forget to appreciate good servicewhen the next job rolls around. ~

David D. Minner, Ph.D., is an asso-ciate professor with the Department ofHorticulture at Iowa State University.He serves on STMA's CertificationCommittee. Send your questions toDave at: ISU, Hort. Dept., Ames, IA50011; or call: (515) 294-2751, fax:(515) 294-0730, or e-mail:[email protected].

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