Good where infection is severe but is in a position where you want totry to save thebox feature (e.g. part of a parterre) or where you do not wish to apply fungicides. This more drastic approach aims is to remove all infected tissues to maximise the chances of removing all inoculum.)

Removing some or all of the affected areas will reduce the amount of inoculum and improve the chances of healthy recovery. Prioritise your plantings; removing infected, less important, plantings may safeguard prized plantings.

Is Provanto Fungus Fighter Plus safe to use around beneficial insects and other beneficial organisms?

However, when dealing with the need to stop or slow down a fungal infection; you’re better off settling for a fungicide with more curative properties regardless of its protection period. That’s following the short application interval that overrides the need for long-term protection. Neem oil – oil extracted from Neem tree that prevents the formation of the fungus spores, ultimately controlling its spread. To minimise the risk of resistant fungal strains, apply a maximum of 4 applications per crop per growing season. Use at times of high disease risk. WITHHOLDING PERIOD:

The fungicide employs a smart mechanism – Fungus Fighter Plus – in controlling diseases for three weeks. For effective results, as with all fungicides, we recommend applying Provanto at the first signs of disease (either in the late evening or early morning) and try to avoid spraying on sunny days. Follow the stipulated guidelines to the letter when spraying both edibles and ornamental plants, and don’t forget to read the outlined precautions on the label before use and act accordingly. Pros A small portion (15ml) of the concentrate makes up to 15 litres of solution, so it provides excellent value for money. The RHS believes that avoiding pests, diseases and weeds by good practice in cultivation methods, cultivar selection, garden hygiene and encouraging or introducing natural enemies, should be the first line of control. If chemical controls are used, they should be used only in a minimal and highly targeted manner. Non-chemical controlRemove plantsat any time, but beware of the risks of transporting the pathogen around the garden in wet conditions Then rinse sprayer thoroughly after use and dispose of washings safely by pouring onto bare soil. Once the bottle is empty, RINSE CONTAINER THOROUGHLY before disposal by manually rinsing three times. This can be done by filling the dosing chamber with clean water, replacing the cap and tipping the water into the bottle. Repeat steps 1 – 4 above to add washings to sprayer at time of filling and dispose of empty container safely. Prune shrubs to give an open structure (which will again improve air circulation and reduce humidity)