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  • Chlorsulfuron and Tall Fescue: Understanding the Weed and the Herbicide

    Chlorsulfuron and Tall Fescue: Understanding the Weed and the Herbicide

    Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) is a cool-season perennial grass that, while commonly used in turf and forage systems, often becomes a serious invasive weed in agricultural settings. In pastures, field margins, and abandoned croplands, tall fescue can rapidly dominate desirable forage species d...
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  • Chlorsulfuron Mode of Action: How This ALS Inhibitor Controls Broadleaf Weeds

    Chlorsulfuron Mode of Action: How This ALS Inhibitor Controls Broadleaf Weeds

    What is Chlorsulfuron? Chlorsulfuron is a selective sulfonylurea herbicide widely used for effective control of broadleaf and some grassy weeds in cereal crops and non-crop areas. As one of the earliest ALS (Acetolactate Synthase) inhibitors developed, chlorsulfuron set the standard for low-dose,...
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  • Amitraz for Sugarcane: Effective Mite Control & Safe Use Guide

    Amitraz for Sugarcane: Effective Mite Control & Safe Use Guide

    Amitraz is a trusted acaricide and insecticide for sugarcane growers, helping control mites and sap-sucking pests effectively when used with the right timing, dosage, and integrated pest management practices—ensuring healthy yields, residue compliance, and sustainable farm operations. Amitraz in ...
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  • Profenofos Cypermethrin Uses: Crops, Target Pests & Application Tips

    Profenofos Cypermethrin Uses: Crops, Target Pests & Application Tips

    What Is Profenofos + Cypermethrin? Profenofos + cypermethrin is a broad-spectrum insecticide combination widely used to control chewing and sucking pests in crops like cotton, soybeans, vegetables, and rice. If you’re wondering what profenofos cypermethrin is used for, the simple answer is this: ...
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  • Is Abamectin Systemic?

    Is Abamectin Systemic?

    Abamectin is not a systemic pesticide in the traditional sense. It does not travel through the plant’s vascular system, such as the xylem or phloem. Instead, it is classified as a translaminar insecticide and miticide. This means that after foliar application, abamectin can penetrate the le...
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  • Mancozeb – Systemic or Contact Fungicide?

    Mancozeb – Systemic or Contact Fungicide?

    Mancozeb is a contact fungicide, not systemic. It stays on the surface of plants and protects them by killing fungal spores before they infect. It does not move inside the plant or treat internal infections. 1. What Is a Contact Fungicide? A contact fungicide works externally. It: Remains on th...
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  • Prosulfocarb Herbicide Mode of Action: How It Works to Control Weeds

    Prosulfocarb Herbicide Mode of Action: How It Works to Control Weeds

    Prosulfocarb is a pre-emergent and early post-emergent selective herbicide widely used for controlling annual grasses and some broadleaf weeds. It plays a key role in weed management programs for cereal crops such as wheat and barley. How Prosulfocarb Works Prosulfocarb belongs to the thiocarbama...
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  • What does Metsulfuron-Methyl kill?

    What does Metsulfuron-Methyl kill?

    Metsulfuron-methyl is a powerful and selective systemic herbicide used widely across agriculture, forestry, pasture, and industrial vegetation management. This article focuses on answering the core question — what does metsulfuron-methyl kill? - Metsulfuron-methyl kills many broadleaf weeds like ...
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  • Year-Round Integrated Pest Management Plan for Almond Orchards

    Year-Round Integrated Pest Management Plan for Almond Orchards

    Efficient almond production depends not only on climate and inputs but also on proactive, season-based pest, disease, and weed control. This guide presents a comprehensive year-round IPM (Integrated Pest Management) approach, focused on optimizing crop health and reducing resistance through prope...
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  • Turnip Mosaic Virus in Crucifers and Lettuce

    Turnip Mosaic Virus in Crucifers and Lettuce

    Overview of Turnip Mosaic Virus (TuMV) Turnip mosaic virus (TuMV) is a widespread and economically significant Potyvirus that infects a wide range of host plants, including members of Brassicaceae (crucifers), legumes, and occasionally lettuce. While not frequently detected in lettuce in Californ...
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  • How to Remove Thistle Weeds from Your Lawn

    How to Remove Thistle Weeds from Your Lawn

    Thistles may have symbolic value in some cultures, but in most home gardens and lawns, they’re nothing more than aggressive, unwelcome invaders. These spiny broadleaf weeds compete with turfgrass for sunlight, nutrients, and moisture—and left unmanaged, they can quickly dominate large areas of la...
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  • Effective Ant Control Strategies for Commercial and Agricultural Clients

    Effective Ant Control Strategies for Commercial and Agricultural Clients

    Why Ant Management Matters in Agricultural and Industrial Environments Ant infestations are not just a nuisance—they pose significant risks to food safety, structural integrity, and product contamination in warehouses, farms, greenhouses, and food processing facilities. Ants may damage equipment,...
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