Greetings!
Spring is finally here and growers are busy, busy, busy. Take a well deserved break and read up on some of the timely topics this month's BioWorks Bulletin offers. |
| Fighting Fungal and Bacterial Leaf Spots | |
Are We Back to Normal Yet? By Dr. Chris Hayes, Southeast Region Technical Sales Manager
It has been a long, cold, wet beginning to 2010. Are we back to normal yet?! Homeowners are anxious to get some color in the yard,  and growers want to take care of their needs. April showers will bring May flower sales. Yep, but too much rain can also bring leaf spots!
Continuous wet weather in many parts of the US has harmed the appearance of plants just ready to be sold. Let's get proactive - let's prevent what we know is going to happen...leaf spots!
CEASE® is a living biological that actively controls both bacterial and fungal leaf spots. It is tough on bad microbes but gentle on the plant. It is safe on flowers and can be used on plugs, containers -- both indoors and outdoors -- on color and food crops (see article " CEASE on Veggies"). CEASE is OMRI Listed, and for added convenience it can be tank mixed and has a low 4-hour REI.
Fungal leaf spots can also be controlled using MilStop® - a nonliving biological that dries up fungal leaf spots caused by Botrytis, the mildew brothers - both powdery and downy, anthracnose and many others. MilStop can also be mixed with Cease (uses and directions can be found in the technical sheets below). 
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| Efficacy Study Shows Positive Results for RootShield | |
By Marla Faver, Field Development Scientist
RootShield® WP showed excellent results in a recent study evaluating the efficacy of biofungicides against Pythium root rot infesting Hibiscus. The 2010 study conducted in the greenhouse by AgroSci R&D in Modesto, CA shows that RootShield WP provided disease control significantly better than Actinovate®. Click here to see charts.
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| A Welcome Addition to BioWorks | |
We would like to introduce the newest member of our team - Jessica Lord. Jessica joined our Customer Service Department in February and works under the direction and supervision of Julie Caulfield. Jessica brings over ten years of customer service experience to BioWorks and its valued customers. Her specialty is in customer relations and account management.
In her last position she managed up to 30 clients and over 100 employees at a Human Resources company. While there, she learned how to effectively assist customers and prioritize even under the tightest deadlines. She feels her professional success is only as strong as her customers' success and will go the extra mile to ensure the best results.
We are confident Jessica will help us strive toward our Customer Service Vision: "To consistently provide superior service and exceed expectations with every customer experience." Jessica may be reached by calling the office or by email. Welcome Jessica! |
