From 2009 to 2015, numerous products representing 15 active ingredients were evaluated in the greenhouse to control dipteran leafminers (Liriomyza trifolii and other species). Nine
Category: Efficacy
Beetle, Borer, Weevil & White Grub Efficacy – 2018
Collectively, managing coleopteran insects can be challenging because the adult and larval stages may both cause damage and sometimes occur on different hosts or on
Bacterial Disease Efficacy Summary & Literature Review – 2018
From 2008 to 2017, 72 products were tested through the IR-4 Program as drench or foliar applications against bacterial pathogens. In addition to research collected
Thrips Efficacy Summary – 2017
For the last 10 years, the IR-4 Ornamental Horticulture Workshop has ranked developing efficacy data on new products to manage thrips as a High Priority Project. Thrips remain an important threat
Botrytis Efficacy Summary – 2017
At the IR-4 Ornamental Horticulture Program Workshop in 2011, Botrytis Efficacy was selected as a high priority project to expand the knowledge and list of fungicides available to growers for these diseases.
Downy Mildew Efficacy Summary – 2017
In 2008, IR-4 initiated a high priority project to determine efficacy of several fungicides on downy mildew pathogens so data can be obtained to support current and future registrations.
Powdery Mildew Efficacy Summary – 2017
In this review of literature published from 1999 to 2016, 99 products representing 57 active ingredients were screened in greenhouse and field experiments against several species
Scale and Mealybug Efficacy – 2017
Managing scale and mealybug insects presents unique challenges. Products with contact modes of action must be applied at specific timings in order to reach the most susceptible crawler stages.
Beetle, Borer, Weevil & White Grub Efficacy – 2017
Collectively, managing coleopteran insects can be challenging because the adult and larval stages may both cause damage and sometimes occur on different hosts or on
Botrytis Efficacy Summary – 2016
At the IR-4 Ornamental Horticulture Program Workshop in 2011, Botrytis Efficacy was selected as a high priority project to expand the knowledge and list of fungicides available to growers for these diseases.