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GOODBYE WATER MOLDS
Hello EcoSwing

GOODBYE WATER MOLDS! HELLO ECOSWING!

Fenstop by Gowan USA delivers superior fungicidal EcoSwing is a recently introduced biofungicide from Gowan
performance to tackle your Pythium and Phytophthora USA made from the Swinglea glutinosa tree. This unique
concerns. Upward systemic movement in drip and drench product is in FRAC group BM01 for biologicals having multiple
applications, and locally systemic movement through leaf modes of action. Greenhouse growers use EcoSwing for
tissue in foliar applications imparts reliably good coverage. preventive control of botrytis, powdery mildew and rust by
Fenstop controls Pythium when applied just prior to or desiccating fungal hyphae. It is also believed to activate the
immediately after transplanting, once roots have formed on plant defense systems, though further research is needed
the stick. This is a critical timing for the new plant, when to verify. Alex Traven from Peace Tree Farms has found
control of Pythium is paramount. EcoSwing to be an effective part of his IPM program. Alex
says,”I use it on a 10-14 day rotation to help with basil downy
Adding Fenstop to your regular fungicide spray rotation mildew. If it isn’t in your toolbox be sure to try it.”
once transplants are established is an effective way to avoid
cross resistance. Fenstop also controls downy mildew and • Short 4 hr. REI and 0 day pre-harvest interval for those
acts to protect budding leaf development from bud through close-to-shipment sprays
full leaf. • Available in quarts for garden center retail sales

• Fenstop’s active ingredient is Fenamidone • OMRI approved
• Fenstop applied preventively will control targeted • Labeled for greenhouse, outdoor and landscapes,
disease before it starts non-food and food
• Systemic upward movement from root to stem EcoSwing has shown particularly good activity on rusts in
• Controls Pythium, Downy mildew and Phytophthora in various crops, including snapdragon and daylily. Rusts can
greenhouse ornamentals often be introduced to the greenhouse on plants or cuttings
entering the greenhouse. This can be a challenging disease
• Apply in overhead, microjet, or drench irrigation systems as plant material may look healthy despite being already
• Fenstop does not exhibit cross resistance with other infected. EcoSwing is a great option against these damaging
fungicide groups diseases, as evidenced by the results of greenhouse trials
conducted by Ann Chase.
• Use in rotation with other modes of action in your IPM
program Always read and follow label instructions. Ecoswing is a registered
®
trademark used under license by Gowan Company, L.L.C. Fenstop is a
®
• Fenstop is a group 11 QoI chemistry, inhibiting registered trademark of Gowan Company, L.L.C.
respiration during multiple stages of pathogen
development
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