A fabulous day at our Derby bowls seminar. A massive thanks to Derby West End Bowls Club for being amazing hosts and again a huge thankyou to @TurfgrassStu for being such an incredible speaker! #dennismowers #sisis

It’s a busy one for our Derby West End Bowls Club seminar with @TurfgrassStu #sisis

Our SISIS Veemo in action. Book a demo with us #sisis

We are back at Saltex Turf Management Show this year on 11th and 12th November on Stand E124. See you there #sisis #saltex #nec saltex.org.uk/ @SALTEX_show

The holes from the Javelin Aer-Aid The SISIS Javelin Aer-Aid 1500 delivers powerful, year-round aeration that relieves compaction, injects air directly into the root zone, improves water and nutrient penetration, and promotes stronger, healthier turf with minimal surface disturbance. #sisis

🌱RED THREAD ON BOWLING GREENS – WHAT IS IT AND HOW DO WE DEAL WITH IT? Red Thread (Laetisaria fuciformis) is a common turf disease on fine turf, particularly where bowling greens contain red fescue, perennial ryegrass and other susceptible grasses. It’s usually easy to spot: irregular straw/brown patches with distinctive pink-red threads or needle-like growth running through the leaf canopy. These red structures are the fungus producing its characteristic “red thread” appearance. WHY DOES IT APPEAR? Red Thread tends to become more active when the grass is under stress, particularly when: • Available nitrogen is low • Growth is slow • The sward is weak or thin • Leaf wetness and heavy dew persist • There is poor air movement • The surface remains damp • Thatch or organic matter is holding moisture • Compaction is restricting healthy root growth Low fertility is particularly important. A hungry sward has less ability to grow away from disease pressure, which is why Red Thread can often be a useful indicator that the plant is running short of nitrogen. SO, WHAT DO WE DO? The first reaction shouldn't necessarily be “spray it.” Look at the plant and the growing environment first. ✅ Check fertility – Is the plant receiving enough available N to maintain healthy growth? Avoid simply throwing on a large dose; small, well-timed applications are generally easier to manage. ✅ Improve surface conditions– Regular brushing/switching can remove dew and surface moisture, helping keep the leaf canopy drier. ✅ Aerate when conditions allow – Address compaction and improve air and water movement through the profile. ✅ Manage thatch and organic matter – Excessive organic matter can retain moisture and create a more favourable environment for disease. ✅ Keep the sward growing – A healthy, actively growing plant is generally better able to tolerate disease pressure. ✅ Check the mower– Sharp cylinders and correct mowing practices help minimise unnecessary plant stress. AND WHAT ABOUT FUNGICIDES? Fungicides have a place in turf disease management, but correct identification is critical. Red Thread can often be managed through cultural and nutritional practices, and unnecessary fungicide use isn't a substitute for fixing the underlying conditions. Where chemical control is considered necessary, only products currently authorised for the intended use should be used, exactly according to the label and current UK regulations. Don't rely on old advice about active ingredients — approvals and permitted uses change. PREVENTION IS THE REAL WIN Rather than waiting until the green is covered in red thread, monitor: -Sward density → fertility → soil moisture → thatch → compaction → leaf wetness → weather A good integrated approach can dramatically reduce the opportunity for Red Thread to establish. And remember: seeing Red Thread doesn't automatically mean the green is failing. It can be a useful warning that the plant is under nutritional or environmental stress. #Greenkeeping #Bowls #BowlingGreen #FineTurf #RedThread #TurfDisease #TurfManagement #SportsTurf #IntegratedPestManagement #Greenkeepers

Slit greens quickly with the SISIS Multislit #sisis #ventrac @priceturfcare

Another good Reno for @NorthantsCCC and @Brixworth_CC. The two of them working closely together. Thanks to @CraigHarveyNCCC and his boys for all the help @CampeyTurfCare @SISISMachinery @BinderLoams @BoughtonLoam #sportsturfmaintenance

We are looking forward to our Derby bowls seminar this week #dennismowers #sisis

What a day at The Old Showfield today for @KirkoswaldResFC Widthways pass with the @SISISMachinery Quadraplay, then a lengthways cut with the @WessexIntl CRX180 and an overmark of the lines with some @OriginAmenity Impact XP Then a 6-1 win for the lads in the @WestmorlandFA Junior Cup to top off a fantastic day 🔴⚫️🔴⚫️🔴⚫️🔴⚫️🔴⚫️🔴⚫️🔴⚫️

Precise overseeding without putting your surface out of play The SISIS Variseeder 1300 gives grounds professionals a fast, accurate and highly versatile way to introduce new seed into existing turf without the disruption associated with more aggressive renovation methods. Its unique studded roller creates thousands of individual seedbed pockets across the surface,giving seed an ideal environment to establish while avoiding the linear grooves and surface disturbance that can affect ball roll, playability and presentation. With accurate, variable seed rates and interchangeable discharge rollers, operators can tailor the machine to different grass species and renovation requirements – from fine turf and golf surfaces to sports pitches. Compact, tractor-mounted and easy to set up, it allows overseeding to be carried out while keeping the surface in play, helping extend playing hours, maintain turf density and recover worn or damaged areas without lengthy closures. With few wearing parts, low maintenance requirements and a standard Category 1 three-point linkage, the Variseeder is a practical, dependable tool that helps professional grounds teams put seed where it is needed, minimise disruption and achieve consistent results across the season #sisis

🏆 54 YEARS OLD & STILL GOING STRONG! Congratulations to Whyte Melville Bowling Club in Northampton, whose 54-year-old SISIS Auto Turfman has won the 2026 Oldest Machine on the Green competition! The machine has been kept working for more than 20 years thanks to the dedication, maintenance and engineering skills of club president and trustee Nev Bodily and the club’s volunteers. -Engine replaced. -Components repaired. -Still maintaining the green after more than half a century! As part of their prize, the club has also received a SISIS Trulute professional levelling tool, which will be put to work on the green later this season. A fantastic example of quality machinery, skilled volunteers and a machine built to last! Bowls England Read Nev's story here sisis.com/news/54-years-and-… 🎥 Hear Nev tell the full story here: youtube.com/watch?v=2FEVMEH-… #SISIS #Bowls #BowlsEngland #WhyteMelville #Northampton #GroundsMaintenance #TurfCare

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Great first day at TurfTech- see you all again tomorrow! #sisis

Jason removing dew ahead of a bowls seminar with our SISIS Dragbrush #sisis

A shiny new @SISISMachinery Variseeder delivered and installed with a rugby club yesterday. 🌱🏉 It does what it says on the tin. A reliable partner for accurate seed distribution and a uniform hole pattern for consistent turf establishment. Thanks for the order. 🙂

Year-round green maintenance with the SISIS Dart Glencarse Bowling Club in Perthshire has transformed its approach to green maintenance after investing in a SISIS Dart pedestrian aerator. Greenkeeper Jordan Baptie has been able to move from mainly seasonal aeration to a more flexible, year-round programme, using different tine options to suit the conditions and minimise surface disruption during the playing season. The result? Improved root growth, better management of thatch and greater control over the condition of the green – all while benefiting from a machine that’s easy to operate and manoeuvre. Find out how the SISIS Dart is helping Glencarse Bowling Club maintain a healthy, consistent playing surface throughout the year. 👇 🔗 Read the full blog here sisis.com/news/glencarse-bow… #SISIS #BowlingGreen #Greenkeeping #SportsTurf #TurfMaintenance #Aeration #BowlingClub #Perthshire #GlencarseBowlingClub