Folicur has no activity against Sclerotinia blight, but may offer some suppression of pod rot caused by Cylindrocladium black rot. Folicur is recommended for application in the period from July 1 to August 15 according to the Virginia peanut leaf spot advisory. Thereafter, apply chlorothalonil for resistance management according to the advisory. Currently, the high cost of Abound is expected to limit widespread use in Virginia. Abound has no activity in control of Sclerotinia blight.
Growers can apply three sprays at the lower rate or two sprays at the higher rate.
Read the label directions carefully concerning application and crop rotation restrictions. The fungicides present in Montero have no activity against Sclerotinia blight. Fluazinam Details on the status of Fluazinam remained sketchy at the time this article was submitted. Every effort will be made to secure a section 18 in Virginia at the earliest possible date. Field and laboratory tests in Virginia have demonstrated that Fluazinam is highly effective in control of Sclerotinia blight.