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May 2017 NEWS

Selective and Residual Control of Weeds in Turfgrasses

Meso 4SC Select™ generic tenacity is a herbicide that can be used for both pre and post-emergence control of more than 45 broadleaf weeds and grasses in turfgrass. Classified as a group 27 herbicide, Meso 4SC Select inhibits photosynthesis in susceptible plants and is absorbed systemically through leaves, roots and shoots. Meso 4SC Select can be effectively used for weed control prior to and when seeding of specific types of turfgrasses.

  • Provides post-emergent control of tough-to-control weeds
  • Weeds controlled include crabgrass (pre and post-emergent), ground ivy, yellow foxtail, yellow nutsedge and dandelion
  • Can be applied anytime you are seeding including overseeding of established turfgrass, bare ground seeding or during renovation


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2DQ Quali-Pro® Herbicide

Quali-Pro 2DQ2DQ is a powerful three-way, post-emergent herbicide that provides control of 225 annual and perennial broadleaf weeds in both warm- and cool-season turfgrasses. 2DQ is labeled for use on turfgrass areas including residential, commercial, industrial lawns, parks, cemeteries, athletic fields, and golf course (fairways, tees and roughs).

Use Sites: residential, industrial, institutional lawns, parks, cemeteries, athletic fields, golf courses, sod farms

Effective Against: clover, dandelion, henbit, plantains, wild onion and many other broadleaf weeds

Active Ingredients: 2.4-D 40%, Dicamba 4.21%, Quinclorac 3.3%

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UpComing Events



Illinois Tree Climbing Championship
Salt Creek Park, Wood Dale, IL
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2017
8:30am - 5:00pm

Professional tree climbers will be competing for the title of Best Climber in the Illinois Arborist Association Annual Tree Climbing Competition. This unique event, to be held on May 20, 2017 at Salt Creek Park in Wood Dale, IL, will showcase the skills of 30 competitors as they maneuver in the trees. Climbing events: Work Climb, Aerial Rescue, Secured Footlock, Belayed Speed Climb, Throw Line, Master's Challenge.

The public is invited to attend. Along with the competition, there will be a Kid’s/Family Climb, exhibitors, food and other activities creating a fun-filled day. Preliminary events begin at 8:30am Saturday.

More information.

Ignore the Critics; Do the Work

Excerpt from The Power of Positive Leadership by Jon Gordon.

Positive leaders don’t lead because they want recognition or enemies. They lead because there is something they must do, build, create, transform, and change. They lead because it’s who they are and what they are meant to do. However, with leadership comes scrutiny, praise, critics, and attacks. A leader could find a cure for cancer and would still have some people criticize them for it. There was even once a leader who transformed the world by feeding the hungry, healing the sick, and loving the unlovable, and yet he was killed for it. If you are a leader, expect to be attacked. Positive leadership doesn’t mean you won’t be criticized. It means you have the grit and belief to overcome it. Positive leaders don’t lead in a tranquil sea of positivity, but through the storms of adversity and negativity.

Leadership is knowing that the critics will criticize you while still saying what needs to be said and doing what needs to be done. History doesn’t remember the critics. It remembers the one who withstood criticism to accomplish something great.

In our modern social-media–driven world, you will have more fans and critics than ever. The keys are: Don’t let praise go to your head and don’t let critics into your head. Be so invested in your craft that you don’t have time to listen to the naysayers. No time for negativity. You’re too busy creating the future. If I would have listened to the naysayers and critics, I would have stopped working on my craft years ago. I want to encourage you to never let the opinion of others define you and your future. Your identity doesn’t come from what the world says about you. It comes from who you are on the inside. Your work, leadership, and mission are too important to allow others to define your destiny.

No matter what anyone says, just show up and do the work.
If they praise you, show up and do the work.
If they criticize you, show up and do the work.
If no one even notices you, just show up and do the work.
Just keep showing up, doing the work, and leading the way.
Lead with passion.
Fuel up with optimism.
Have faith.
Power up with love.
Maintain hope.
Be stubborn.
Fight the good fight.
Refuse to give up.
Ignore the critics.
Believe in the impossible.
Show up.
Do the work.
You’ll be glad you did.
True grit leads to true success.

Contact your sales rep for more information

Tom Breier: tom.breier@natseed.com
(630) 417-9054

Tim Breier: tim.breier@natseed.com
(630) 417-9056

Dan Breier: dan.breier@natseed.com
(630) 417-9055

Mark Breier: mark.breier@natseed.com
(630) 417-9057

Kevin Spiller: kevin.spiller@natseed.com
(630) 903-5240


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