AzaGuard
The pitch: AzaGuard’s is made of a combination of Azadirachtin, food grade ingredients and more than 100 biologically active liminoids.
- An organic insecticide effective on more than 300 insect species.
- AzaGuard acts as an Insect Growth Regulator.
- Tank mix AzaGuard with most commonly used chemicals for full insect protection.
For more information: www.biosafesystems.com
BRUTUS Base Model
The pitch: Polaris Industries expanded its purpose-built commercial vehicle line.
- The new model features a fully-enclosed, factory-installed cab with heating, defrost and air conditioning.
- The new model’s is built with slide-through access.
- Also added to the new model is the electric bed lift for the pallet-sized cargo box.
For more information: www.Polaris.com/BRUTUS
Kichler Design Pro LED Hardscape Light
The pitch: Kichler’s Design Pro LED hardscape 3-in. accent light is a 12V fixture dsigned for small application areas.
- Three color temperature options: 2700K, 3000K and 4200K (for bracketed versions only).
- Operable voltage range of 9-15V.
- Range of finishes including Textured Architectural Bronze, Bronzed Brass, Copper, Gray, Sand and Textured White
For more information: www.kichler.com
Spyker Power Seeder
The pitch: Spyker’s new Power Seeder, when combined with the 45-lbs hopper, results in a commercial-grade seeder that is able to run longer without stopping.
- Propelled by a 270cc Honda engine paired with a hydrostatic transmission.
- Upgraded belts and the clutch brake system minimize belt wear and slippage.
- All 10 six-pointed blades can be removed at once.
For more information: www.spyker.com
TurfEx Walk-Behind Drop Spreader
The pitch: The TS95 distributes material in a controlled pattern to reduce waste and prevent material from being applied to unwanted areas.
- Features a corrosion-resistant polyethylene hopper with a 120-lbscapacity.
- It is capable of spreading a variety of granular materials, including fertilizer, pesticide, herbicide and seed, in a 28-in.-wide pattern.
- The material flow rate is precisely controlled through an adjustable gate.
For more information: www.turfexproducts.com
Wicked Tree Gear Pole Saw
The pitch: Wicked Tree Gear’s Pole makes light work of trimming.
- The pole saw comes in two lengths: 6-ft. and 12-ft. both telescoping from 19 inches and 32 inches.
- The pole saws weigh 2.5 lbs for the 6-ft. model and 3.9 lbs for the 12-ft. model.
- Other features include a fail-safe blade lock design and no plastic, cast aluminum frame.
For more information: www.wickedtreegear.com
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