Blackleg of Tobacco (PPFS-AG-T-04) Blackleg of tobacco, also referred to as bacterial soft rot, is one of the most serious problems likely to be encountered in the transplant production system. Blackleg has the potential to destroy large numbers of plants…
Monthly Archives: December 2016
Christmas Tree Inhabitants May Wake-up
A number of arthropods live on Christmas trees while others may use them for winter shelter. Most are inactive or sluggish at outdoor temperatures but become active when their tree is brought indoors. The awakening can cause some alarm but…
Posted in Household Pests
Revisions to Worker Protection Standards (WPS) Become Effective in 2017
The 1992 Worker Protection Standards established specific requirements for employers to follow in order to reduce the potential for worker exposure to pesticides. Revisions to these standards will go into effect January 2, 2017. They will give farm workers health…
Posted in Pesticide Topics
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