Introducing the LEDMASTER UV-C 100 — A New Tool for Modern Turf Disease Management

Maintaining world-class sports turf has always been a balance of play quality, plant health, sustainability, and practicality. As disease pressures continue to rise, and with increasing regulatory and environmental pressure on fungicide use, turf managers are actively seeking effective, science-backed alternatives.

This year at SALTEX, we are proud to introduce the LEDMASTER UV-C 100, a UV-C light system designed to fit seamlessly onto our professional mower range. While mowing, the unit delivers a precisely controlled UV-C dose directly to the leaf surface, where many fungal pathogens develop.

How It Works

UV-C light disrupts the DNA of microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria, preventing them from multiplying. By applying small, regular doses during normal mowing routines, the LEDMASTER UV-C 100 interrupts the life-cycle of turf diseases including common challenges such as Leaf Spot, Red Thread, and Brown Patch.

This approach allows turf managers to:

• Reduce reliance on chemical fungicides
• Limit resistance development
• Support a healthier, more resilient playing surface

Designed for Turf Professionals

• No chemicals → no residue and no re-entry restrictions.
• Fully battery powered → operates independently from the mower.
• Built for routine use → fits naturally into standard mowing schedules.
• Cumulative effect → best results when used multiple times per week during high disease pressure.

Real-World Performance

At ADO Den Haag (Netherlands), the LEDMASTER UV-C 100 was used 3 times per week with standard mowing. Within several weeks, visible leaf spot severity reduced substantially, without changes to nutrition or chemical programmes. During a later period of Red Thread pressure, a series of treatments successfully suppressed the outbreak.

These results reflect what UV-C research in agriculture has shown for years: consistent, low-dose UV-C can help manage foliar disease pressure effectively.

A Sustainable Step Forward

This technology does not replace good cultural practice — aeration, nutrition, dew management, and monitoring remain crucial. Instead, the LEDMASTER UV-C 100 becomes another precise, repeatable tool in the turf manager’s integrated management strategy.