PoaCure®
METHIOZOLIN
John Kaminski, Ph.D.
The Pennsylvania State University

Amicarbazone Methiozolin Bispyribac-Sodium Untreated
Control of Perennial and Annual Biotypes of Annual Bluegrass

Pre/Post Herbicide
Selective control of both
Poa annua and P. trivialis
on established golf course
turfgrass including both
cool and warm-season
species.
Seedhead Suppression
PoaCure has strong
seedhead suppression
activity when applied at the
flowering stage of annual
bluegrass
Root Absorbed
PoaCure activity is based
on root uptake, and thus
enhanced by irrigation or
rainfall (0.1 to 0.2”) before
spray dries on foliage. Post
application irrigation is
recommended.
Methiozolin
Methiozolin is a new mode of
action associated with cell
wall metabolism, unlike any
other existing herbicide
mechanisms.
Multiple Applications
Most efficient when used in
repeated applications in 2
to 3 week intervals. Total
number of applications
range from 1 to 6 per year.
PoaCure (Active Ingredient: Methiozolin) was discovered and developed by Moghu Research Center Ltd., based in South Korea. Dr. Suk-Jin Koo founded Moghu
Research Center in 2007 and founded Moghu USA LLC in 2012 to distribute PoaCure in the USA. PoaCure was first tested in golf turf in 2009 by Dr. R. Harold Walker of
Auburn University and Dr. Shawn D. Askew of Virginia Polytechnic and State University in the USA. Since then, almost every state university having a turfgrass program
tested PoaCure. Several graduate students including two Ph.D.s and four Masters degrees received related to PoaCure research. Moghu Research Center obtained the
Experimental Use Permit (EUP) from U.S. EPA in 2014. Over 40 golf courses used PoaCure under EUP every year until 2018. In addition to the EUP, over 200 golf
courses have tested through the university trials. Consistent Poa control efficacy with high turfgrass tolerance were observed in all the tested trials. Moghu Research
Center applied for the full registration to U.S. EPA first in 2015 and secondly in 2017. The "Unconditional Registration in Golf Course Turfgrass" was granted in
December 2019. Moghu Research Center is proud of being able to launch PoaCure for the U.S. golf courses in 2020 and grateful for your patience and continuous
support for a long time.
PoaCure® - A Novel Herbicide for Poa annua Control
TAKE HOME HOME POINTS ABOUT METHIOZOLIN

PoaCure Registration by State
March 30, 2020
First Label Received on
December 9, 2019.
Labeled for Golf Courses Only
PoaCure® SC
Submitted and Approved
35 States and Washington, D.C.
Submitted and Waiting Approval
13 States
Waiting to Submit
Alaska and Hawaii

Recommended PoaCure® Application Rates and Timings
PUTTING GREENS
Application Rate (fl oz/1000 sq
ft)
Region Application
Time
Number of
Apps
App Interval
(Weeks)
Max Annual
Application
Rate
0.6 fl oz
Northern States
Oct-Nov 1 to 2
2 to 3
3.0 fl oz
Apr-June 1 to 3
Southern
Temperature
States
Nov to Feb 1 to 5 3.0 fl oz
Pacific Northwest
& Northern
California
Feb to Nov 1 to 6 3.6 fl oz
Southern
California
Nov to May 1 to 6 3.6 fl oz

Recommended PoaCure® Application Rates and Timings
FAIRWAYS, COLLARS, APPROACHES AND TEES
Application Rate (fl oz/1000 sq
ft)
Region Application
Time
Number of
Apps
App Interval
(Weeks)
Max Annual
Application
Rate
1.2 fl oz
Northern States
Sept-Nov 1 to 3
2 to 3
7.2 fl oz
Apr-June 1 to 3
Southern
Temperature
States
Oct to Feb 1 to 3 3.6 fl oz
Pacific Northwest
& Northern
California
Feb to Nov 1 to 4 4.8 fl oz
Southern
California
Nov to May 1 to 4 4.8.fl oz

BOTTLE
$250
16 FL OZ
Putting Green (0.6 fl oz/1000 ft2)
Fairways (1.2 fl oz/1000 ft2)
NEW GOLF
COURSES
CASE
$5,000
20 Bottles (16 FL OZ)
Putting Green (0.6 fl oz/1000 ft2)
Fairways (1.2 fl oz/1000 ft2)
EXPERIENCED
USERS
FAIRWAY*
$2450/Acre
1.2 FL OZ/A
Max of 3 to 4 Apps
3 Applications
$817/App/Acre
PUTTING GREEN
$2450/Acre
0.6 FL OZ/A
Max of 5 to 6 Apps
6 Applications
$408/App/Acre
PoaCure® By The Numbers
Pricing Chart for PoaCure® Based on Costs For Product and Cost Per Acre

Stresses
Avoid applying PoaCure
within one week of
aeration followed by
aggressive topdressing.
Skip application if
necessary.
Do not roll within 2 days of
spraying.
High traffic areas may be
sensitive to PoaCure
Poor Conditions
Shade, saturated soil
conditions, or extended rainfall
during/after treatment may
result in unfavorable bentgrass
responses.
Summer/Winter
Do not apply when summer
temperatures are
consistently above 85F or
immediately following
stressful summer weather.
Do not apply when
consistent freezing
temperatures are expected.
PGRs & Mixes
During applications of
PoaCure, do not apply any
PGR, except for trinexapac-
ethyl, until Poa control is
completed.
Do not tank mix with ANY
other products
Overseeding
Do not overseed creeping
bentgrass within 45 days
after the last application
Considerations When Applying PoaCure®

• Research Cooperators
– Penn State Golf Courses
– Merion Golf Club
– Valentine Research Center
• Students & Staff
– Kyung Han (Moghu USA)
– Tim Lulis
– Yu Huang
– Amy Baetsen
– Steve Powers
Acknowledgements