Monilinia Blight Forecast Post #7 May 12th

Monday, May 12, 2025

 

Intense rain was experienced across much of Nova Scotia over the weekend.   Many growers sprayed late last week in anticipation of the rain on Saturday, and they are expected to be protected.   

IF growers had not sprayed for Monilinia blight going into the weekend they are urged to spray ASAP using the 72-hour post infection activity of the group 3 fungicides to reach back and help control some of the Monilinia blight infection which may have taken place. 

 

The weather forecast for this week looks dry and favourable for the rest of this week.  I will update the blog later in the week with observations of apothecia from the monitoring sites.