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The label includes an extensive list of crops that have been The New
tested for safety with Emblem, but do pay attention to cautions GGSPro Technical
regarding geraniums, impatiens and New Guinea impatiens. It Reference Guide
can be used on ornamentals in interiorscapes, greenhouses,
nurseries and commercial landscapes. The vegetables and is Coming Soon!
herbs on the label can be treated in greenhouses, hoop houses,
shade houses and other enclosed structures. There is just a 12-
hour REI for foliar sprays and a 0-hour REI for drenching, if the
conditions on the label are met. There is a 7-day PHI for labeled
vegetables and herbs.

Powdery mildew on bidens

Mural from Syngenta is expected to be registered for use in Growers across
most states by January 2016. It contains two active ingredients the country trust
formulated as a WDG (water-dispersible granule). You may the GGSPro
recognize azoxystrobin as the tried-and-true active ingredient technical service
in Heritage. It’s a broad-spectrum preventative fungicide that’s team for prompt,
known for acropetal (upward) movement that extends the length practical and
of control by continuing to protect new foliage as it emerges from accurate advice.
the growing tips. Since its debut in
Solatenol is the second active ingredient, and it adds enhanced 2010, the GGSPro
Botrytis control and early curative properties against several Technical Reference Guide has been the
diseases. Together they provide strong translaminar activity go-to resource for growers at every level.
against a huge list of foliar and soilborne diseases. A new edition of this popular tool is on
the way for the 2016 season! Among
It’s good to be reminded: the additions and enhancements in the
Even the best fungicides will fail GGSPro 4th Edition Technical Reference
if we don't optimize the environment Guide:
• An all-new Pollinator Stewardship
to suppress diseases. section with best practices for growers
and GGSPro Bee Safety Codes to guide
Mural will be registered for use on ornamentals in greenhouses, pollinator-friendly pesticide practices
shade houses, outdoor nurseries and landscaped areas. • An all-new section on Abiotic Disorders,
The news gets better: The Mural label is expected to include focusing on environmental and chemical
foliar application for many vegetable transplants. Some of the stressors, and their effects on plants
important foliar diseases controlled include Botrytis, Cercospora, • The latest product recommendations
Colletotrichum, downy mildew, powdery mildew, Myrothecium, from the GGSPro team with updated
Rhizoctonia, rusts and more. Stem and root diseases include application rates and other details
Fusarium, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia, Sclerotium and Sclerotinia. throughout
GGSPro is available to help plan pesticide applications. Always The guide's heavy-duty, water-resistant
read and follow the pesticide labels. Not all products may pages help it withstand regular use in the
be registered for use in all states. Products other than those greenhouse or out in the field.
mentioned here may also be safe, legal and effective. Coming in mid-January. Pre-order
yours today! Look for a special savings
opportunity in this issue of the Gazette!

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