Be on the lookout for moth activity in production, as it could be the infamous European pepper moth (Duponchelia fovealis). This lepidopteran pest can wreak havoc during production of herbaceous and woody ornamental plants. There have been recent reports of activity in poinsettia production. Unlike other lepidopteran pests which typically feed on foliage, Duponchelia larvae prefer to feed on plant stems at the soil line, so careful scouting of this area is important.

What to look for:

• • Wilted plants
  • Loose webbing near the stem at the soil line
  • Girdling of the lower stem
  • Stem rotting due to feeding injury

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A treatment with Mainspring^® GNL or Acelepryn^® insecticides as a light drench or heavy spray can control and protect your crops from this pest.

A recent insecticide innovation, Acelepryn offers the following benefits for growers:

• • No signal word on the label
  • Registered as reduced-risk by the U.S. EPA under its Reduced Risk Program¹
  • 4-hour restricted entry intervals (REI)
  • Minimal personal protective equipment (long-sleeved shirt and pants)
  • Labeled for use in nurseries, landscapes and greenhouses

Learn more at GreenCastOnline.com/AceleprynInsecticide

¹A reduced-risk pesticide is defined as one which “may reasonably be expected to accomplish one or more of the following: (1) reduces pesticide risks to human health; (2) reduces pesticide risks to non-target organisms; (3) reduces the potential for contamination of valued, environmental resources, or (4) broadens adoption of IPM or makes it more effective. Acelepryn qualifies under one or more of the above criteria."

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