PBS150 Granular on the Canary Islands

Tackling localised dry spots on fairways and tees, one handful at a time.

On the Canary Islands, greenkeepers know what drought stress really means. High temperatures, low humidity and shifting wind patterns leave fairways and tees vulnerable to localised dry spots, precisely where healthy turf matters most.

Across a growing number of courses on the islands, turf managers are turning to a remarkably straightforward solution: PBS150 Granular, applied by hand, directly onto the problem areas on fairways and tees.

Simple and targeted
As soon as a dry spot becomes visible, the greenkeeper spreads a handful of PBS150 granules over the affected area. This is repeated every two weeks until the drought condition has fully resolved. No complex equipment, no time-consuming preparation, just targeted application where it's needed, fitting seamlessly into daily course maintenance.

Why PBS150 Granular works so well
PBS150 Granular utilises the unique multi-branched molecular structure. This branched design, characteristic of Aqua Aid Europe's patented 3D technology, makes the product more resistant to biodegradation. Where conventional surfactants lose effectiveness fairly quickly as micro-organisms break them down, PBS150 Granular remains active in the soil for a significantly longer time.

The result? Rather than treating the same area again and again, the greenkeeper builds a stable moisture balance that sustains itself over a longer time, considerably reducing the dry spots for a longer time.

The 3D Technology effect: every drop counts
Thanks to the 3D multibranch effect, water no longer follows a single pathway into the ground. Instead, it spreads through multiple branches, distributing itself evenly across the root zone. The result is a more homogeneous water distribution, allowing turf to recover and grow more uniformly. On the Canary Islands, where water availability is often a limiting factor, this makes every drop count.

The right product in the right place
PBS150 Granular is ideally suited for fairways and tees, where localised dry spots tend to appear in scattered patterns. For greens, the granule is too large, liquid surfactants such as OARS HS. OARS PS or Hydra-30 Greens are the better choice there. The right product on the right surface, tailored to the demands of each part of the course.

Proven in practice
Across multiple locations on the Canary Islands, PBS150 Granular has become standard practice for treating localised dry spots on fairways and tees. The feedback is consistent: after just a few applications, moisture penetrates evenly again, turf recovers visibly and the improvement holds. It is the kind of solution turf professionals are looking for, proven, practical and long-lasting. Not promises: performance, partnership, and peace of mind.

Want to know more about PBS150 Granular or the other surfactant solutions from Aqua Aid Europe? Read on or contact your local distributor.