CURFEW™

CURFEW™ by Teleos

NEMATICIDE

Unlike most other turfgrass pesticides, CURFEW™ by Teleos (1,3-dichloropropene) is injected into the soil profile as a liquid, which then volatilizes and flows through the soil as a gas (fumigant). As a result, CURFEW™ is highly effective against sting nematodes (Belonolaimus), stubby-root nematodes (Trichodorus and Nanidorus), spiral nematodes (Helicotylenchus), ring nematodes (Mesocriconema), and migratory lance (Hoplolaimus) and root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne), as well as mole crickets active at the application site.

Per the label, CURFEW™ applications are performed by trained and approved custom applicators. While application equipment for greens is slightly different from that used on fairways, the application method is similar. A swept knife with a metal drip tube is injected 5-6 inches deep into the soil profile. CURFEW™ is introduced as the blades are drawn through the soil, delivering the chemical nematicide into the root zone.

Water is immediately applied to the area, which aids in sealing the slits and reducing fumigant loss. The water also acts as a catalyst, converting the 1,3-D to a gas that permeates the soil profile and kills nematodes on contact. Improved root growth will be visible 4 to 8 weeks after application if proper post-app fertility cultural practices are followed.

CURFEW™ applications are recommended once a year in conjunction with other topical nematicides and should be scheduled through your current chemical distributor.

Product Details

Features & Benefits:

Broad-Spectrum Nematode Control
Kills nematodes on contact within 48 hours, including lance, sting, and root-knot species.
Reliable Performance on Key Pests
Consistent activity on turf-damaging nematodes and mole crickets to protect high-value playing surfaces.
Stronger, Deeper Roots
Promotes vigorous root development for better water and nutrient uptake, helping turf handle stress.
Better Course Appearance & Playability
Supports a cleaner, more uniform surface that looks better and plays truer for golfers.
Fast-Acting Formulation
Applied as a liquid that quickly converts to a gas and moves through the soil profile for rapid contact activity.
Controlled, Turnkey Application
Applied only by certified applicators using approved, purpose-built equipment for consistent coverage and peace of mind.

Technical Specifications

Application Timing: May be applied throughout the year, but turfgrass should be actively growing at the time of application.

Use Sites: Golf Course Greens, Tees and Fairways, Polo Fields, & Sports Fields

Effective Against: Sting nematode, Awl nematode, Lance nematode, Spiral nematode, Root-knot nematode, Stubby-root nematode, Ring nematode, Cyst nematode

Application Rate: Curfew™ soil fumigant is a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) and can only be applied at least 5 inches below the soil surface by trained, certified professional applicators using specialized equipment. Apply Curfew at a rate of 3 to 5 gallons per acre on a broadcast basis. Do not enter the treated area for 24 hours after application to mow or fertilize.

Active Ingredients: 1,3-dichloropropene

EPA No.: 95290-1