New fungicides and insecticides are available for berry growers this season. Diplomat 5SC is a new fungicide registered in Ontario. Kopa, Fracture and Tivano have had label and use changes.
The following products are new product registrations and changes from October 2017 to April 2018. In addition to Publication 360, Fruit Crop Protection Guide, 2018-2019, use the table below for your berry pest management program.
Diplomat 5SC (Group 19) is registered for suppression of Botrytis twig blight and blossom blight on blueberries, suppression of Botrytis grey mould on blueberries, currant, gooseberries, raspberries and blackberries, and strawberries, and suppression of powdery mildew on strawberries.
Kopa* (NC) is registered for control of aphids on blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and strawberries, and two spotted spider mite on raspberries, blackberries and strawberries.
Tivano* (NC) has had a rate change for suppression of angular leaf spot on strawberries. The rate is now 12 L/ha.
Fracture (NC) is registered for control of Botrytis grey mould on strawberries.
Read this table for more information on timing, rate, preharvest intervals, re-entry intervals and additional comments.
Print this pdf to keep with your Publication 360: Additions and New Uses for Berry Protection in 2018 pdf
Source : ONfruit