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Get Ready for Fall Dormant Horticultural Oil

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Jen Llewellyn

In mid-late autumn, we have an opportunity to manage some of our plant pests, such as mite eggs and scale insect nymphs, before they go completely dormant.  Now that trees are starting to drop their leaves and the weather has … Continue reading →

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Temporary Mild Weather Spell Supports Fall Dormant Oil App’s

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Jen Llewellyn

Now that trees have dropped their leaves and the weather has turned mild for a bit, hort professionals have a short bonus shot at managing overwintering plant pests! The full, dormant rate of horticultural oil is excellent for smothering juvenile … Continue reading →

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