Per the product label for Pillar G: Applications made to control root and soilborne diseases such as fairy ring, Pythium root dysfunction, summer patch and take-all patch required addititional irrigation to move the product into the soil.
Pillar G and Heritage both have a Group 11 classified ingredient so while generally they would not be the best products to rotate to protect against fungicide and plant resistance, Pillar has an added active ingredient that allows you to do so. A better option would be a Group 1 fungicide like Clearys 3336G Fungicide.
Pets can return to areas that have been treated with Pillar G Intrinsic Granular Fungicide 4-6 hours after application.
For best results, Pillar G Intrinsic Granular Fungicide should be watered in right after application when treating for pythium root dysfunction, summer patch, and take-all patch.
Pillar G Fungicide is safe for pets after it has dried. It should be watered in after application.
Pillar G Intrinsic Granular Fungicide can be applied at the same time as fertilizer. We recommend testing a small area of the turf with both product before applying to the entire lawn in case of any sensitivity caused by the application.
Pillar G Intrinsic Granular Fungicide is a group 3 and 11 fungicide so you can rotate with a product likt Kabuto, which is a group 7 fungicide.
Either Pillar G Intrinsic Granular Fungicide or Headway G would be good to rotate with the Clearys to prevent resistance. You would not rotate between the Pillar and Headway as they are in the same group/class. You would want to apply one or the other no more than 2 times before rotating to the Clearys.
Yes, Pillar G Intrinsic Granular Fungicide can be used on newly seeded turfgrass.
Most lawn experts apply fungicides like Pillar G when turf is coming out of or going into dormancy.
Milky Spore is not affected by pesticides, fungicides or herbicides including Pillar G Intrinsic Granular Fungicide. They may be applied at or around the same time.
Pillar G Intrinsic Granular Fungicide is a preventative. According to the Pillar G Intrinsic Granular Fungicide product label, this product is applied to turf-grass as a preventative fungicide for the control of many turfgrass diseases.
It is recommended to rotate after 2 applicatoins with most fungicides like Pillar G. A good product to use would be Clearys 3336 DG Lite Granular Fungicide.
Pillar G Intrinsic Granular Fungicide is only to treat disease in turfgrass. We would suggest that you contact your Master Gardener regarding the issues you are having with your planted flowers. Once you have determined what the problem is, we can then help guide you to the correct product.
Pillar G Intrinsic Granular Fungicide needs to be applied at 3 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. on a 14 to 28 day interval using a properly calibrated broadcast spreader. Please look at page 7 of the label for spreader settings or contact Scotts directly for help on how to calibrate for your application.
According to the label, due to variability within turfgrass species and application techniques, neither the manufacturer nor the seller has determined whether Pillar G Intrinsic can safely be used on all turfgrasses under all conditions. The user must determine if Pillar G Intrinsic can be used safely before broadscale use. Apply the specified use rate of Pillar G Intrinsic on a small test area under conditions expected to be encountered. Monitor for any adverse effects during a 14- day period after application.
For Pillar G you can make a total of 5 applications a year at the 3 lbs per 1,000 sqft or 15 lbs per 1,000 sqft a year. For the Cleary’s 3336 you have a max rate of 8 oz per year a total of 4 applications at 2 oz per 1,000 sqft.
The Pillar G Instrinic Granular Fungicide label states that you should not apply more than two sequential strobilurin based fungicides sequentially prior to rotation to a different mode of action. For fungicide rotation suggestions we recommend contacting your local cooperative extension for recommendations that are effective in your area and for the disease you are targeting.
Pillar G Intrinsic Granular Fungicide can be applied at the same time as fertilizer. We recommend testing a small area of the turf with both product before applying to the entire lawn in case of any sensitivity caused by the application.
Pillar G Intrinsic Granular Fungicide is safe when used as directed on the product label. As long as you keep pets/children out of the area while you treat and until the product has had time to completely dry or settle it is safe for pets and people to return and resume normal activity. You can wear PPE if you feel safer doing so.
It is recommended to avoid mowing at least 2 days before or 2 days following an application of Pillar G Intrinsic Granular Fungicide.
