Civitas

CIVITAS TURF DEFENSE™ is a unique multi-site contact and xylem-mobile fungicide designed to protect golf course turf under Canadian conditions. Its active ingredient is a highly refined mineral oil (98%), closely resembling the natural paraffins found on leaf surfaces, forming a protective barrier that helps prevent fungi from penetrating turfgrass.

CIVITAS enhances turf health by:
Activating natural plant defenses (Induced Systemic Resistance or ISR), increasing tolerance to both biotic (disease) and abiotic (heat, drought, traffic) stresses.

Maximizing photosynthesis and water efficiency, shown to reduce irrigation needs by up to 25% without affecting long-term soil structure. Studies at Cornell University confirmed no impact on soil bulk density, infiltration, or organic matter even after four years of use CIVITAS. Providing broad-spectrum protection, proven effective against dollar spot, anthracnose, brown patch, Microdochium patch, and snow mould, even under heavy snow cover for up to 200 days.

Superintendents across Canada, like Ian McQueen at St. George’s Golf & Country Club, rely on CIVITAS to maintain high-quality playing surfaces for major tournaments. CIVITAS is integrated into adaptive IPM programs that strategically rotate systemic and contact fungicides to reduce disease resistance risks and manage costs.

Recommended for use on fairways and roughs, it can also be applied to tees and greens with small-area testing first, as short-cut turf may be more sensitive. CIVITAS is safe for year-round use with seasonal limits (7L/100 m² per year) and can be tank-mixed with systemic fungicides for enhanced results.

Key Features
•    Broad-spectrum disease suppression with low resistance risk
•    StrengthIN™ technology improves plant stress tolerance
•    OMRI-listed option contributing to sustainable turf management
•    No long-term negative impacts on soil or infiltration
•    Proven to improve turf color, quality, and resilience\

Active Ingredient: Mineral Oil (98%)
FRAC Group: NC (multi-site contact & xylem-mobile)
Application: Preventative with some curative action. Use within an integrated program for best results.

Customer must have valid provincial license on file for purchase of this product.