Source: Bob Kemeralt, SOUTHEAST FARM PRESS, 4/3/18



“Remain vigilant,” I say whenever I am in front of growers. Effective pest management requires recognizing situations favorable for outbreaks BEFORE the problem is established in the field.  Such conditions could include onset of wetter and colder or hotter and drier weather conducive for specific diseases. Also, growers planting a disease-susceptible variety should anticipate using fungicides appropriate to protect the crop.

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