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Natural turf playing fields grow on a base of natural soil which contains billions of active microbes that are constantly providing nutrients for the surface plants. They also provide a neutralizing action of contaminants that fall on the surface. In synthetic turf, this neutralization does not take place in the infill material. Hence, in an athletic activity environment, contaminants do not get removed or at least neutralized for extended periods of time, thereby exposing players to a compromised healthy playing surface. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has begun to conduct research on the role synthetic surfaces have in spreading disease among athletes. On a more local note, a research project is being formulated to investigate the effect of contaminants on synthetic fields at the recently completed research facility in South Deerfield. evergreen synthetic is coordinating that effort which will bring professors, researchers, microbiologists and manufacturers together to better understand what is needed for healthy synthetic fields.

Disinfecting Synthetic Turf Fields

With the threat of contamination of athletes very real, a program of disinfection on a pro-active basis is a smart management decision by facility managers. Some are disinfecting once a week during high peak usage of soccer camps in the summer months. A more conservative approach would be once every 4 to 6 weeks. Can a manager afford not to neutralize contaminants?

Disinfection Management Program

evergreen has been in business for over 25 years and instrumental in founding several industry associations such as the Massachusetts Association of Lawn Care Professionals, NESTMA, the NESTMA Foundation Trust and a member of the Board of Directors for the NERTF since its inception. evergreen synthetic is a division of evergreen sports which specializes in the grooming/disinfection of synthetic fields.

	evergreen P.O. Box 217 Stow, MA 01775
			Disease and Synthetic Turf Fields Natural turf playing fields grow on a base of natural soil which contains billions of active microbes that are constantly providing nutrients for the surface plants. They also provide a neutralizing action of contaminants that fall on the surface. In synthetic turf, this neutralization does not take place in the infill material. Hence, in an athletic activity environment, contaminants do not get removed or at least neutralized for extended periods of time, thereby exposing players to a compromised healthy playing surface. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has begun to conduct research on the role synthetic surfaces have in spreading disease among athletes. On a more local note, a research project is being formulated to investigate the effect of contaminants on synthetic fields at the recently completed research facility in South Deerfield. evergreen synthetic is coordinating that effort which will bring professors, researchers, microbiologists and manufacturers together to better understand what is needed for healthy synthetic fields. Disinfecting Synthetic Turf Fields With the threat of contamination of athletes very real, a program of disinfection on a pro-active basis is a smart management decision by facility managers. Some are disinfecting once a week during high peak usage of soccer camps in the summer months. A more conservative approach would be once every 4 to 6 weeks. Can a manager afford not to neutralize contaminants? Disinfection Management Program evergreen has been in business for over 25 years and instrumental in founding several industry associations such as the Massachusetts Association of Lawn Care Professionals, NESTMA, the NESTMA Foundation Trust and a member of the Board of Directors for the NERTF since its inception. evergreen synthetic is a division of evergreen sports which specializes in the grooming/disinfection of synthetic fields. For a sports complex consultation call 781.748.8888