To whom it may concern,
I would like to express my concern about the recent Re-registration Eligibility
Document (Red) for PCNB. We are a small family owned golf course located in
the western section of Massachusetts. Pink Snow Mold has been a major issue
for us in the past. PCNB was incorporated into our spray program for a few
reasons. First and foremost, PCNB is an extremely cost effective control method
for Pink Snow Mold. The use of PCNB, as opposed to other chemical control
methods, has saved us thousands of dollars through out the year. For example,
we were able to spray our fairways and tees with PCNB for $1,800. If I were to use
the next least expensive fungicide it would have cost me $7,800. As I stated
before, we are a small family owned golf course, and we would be unable to afford
this cost. As a result, we would lose considerable business in the spring due to
snow mold damage. Second, PCNB is considered one of the most effective
measures used in preventing snow mold. I recently attended a seminar, at which,
Dr. Joe Vargas, from Michigan State, was a guest speaker. Almost all of his
preventative snow mold recommendations contained PCNB. He also noted that
the most effective way to control snow mold was through the use of PCNB. Our
small business would suffer dramatically without the use of PCNB. Thank your for
your time.
Jedd Newsome
Golf Course Superintendent
Tekoa Country Club
Westfield, MA 01085
Comment submitted by J. Newsome, Tekoa Country Club
This is comment on Notice
Pentachloronitrobenzene (PCNB) Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Third Extension of Comment Period
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