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why sunscreen/bugspray kills turf?

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  1. Stephen Sarro
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    7/8/2013 11:07 AM
    anyone know why sunscreen or bug spray kills turf?



  2. Andy Jorgensen
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    1 posts
    7/8/2013 2:07 PM
    Most contain hydrocarbons as a propellant, and some contain alcohol so that the product dries on your skin quickly. If the alcohol doesn't kill it, the hydrocarbons will.

    Many manufacturers switched to CO2 as the propellent. This is also why turf marking paint won't kill turf, but regular spray paint will.



  3. Kenneth Ingram
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    18 posts
    7/8/2013 3:07 PM
    We call it FootJoy Spot. The 1st tee is very susceptable. Kenneth Ingram, UMD



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