powdery mildew
noun
1
: an ascomycetous fungus (family Erysiphaceae) producing abundant powdery conidia on the host
2
: a plant disease caused by a powdery mildew
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Protect –To control powdery mildew, spray off foliage early in the morning to remove fungus spores with a solution of 1 tablespoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon Castile soap, and 1 gallon of water.
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Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
Fungicide levels were high For the first time, EWG analysts looked at reported levels of fungicides, one form of pesticide used to kill fungal diseases such as powdery mildew.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024
If so, that boost of humidity is just enough moisture to aid in the germination of powdery mildew spores that then infect the leaves.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2024
Cucumbers and other vining fruits and veggies, such as squash, small melons, and snap peas, grow on trellises, both for space efficiency and because air circulation discourages disease, including powdery mildew.
—Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2023
Minor diseases like powdery mildew or nuisance pests like aphids are less of a concern, but more substantial diseases like downy mildew and pests like allium leaf miner are best managed with prevention.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2023
Neem oil can effectively ward off a variety of indoor and outdoor plant pests as well as fungal diseases including powdery mildew and leaf spot.
—Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 10 July 2023
Leaves with a powdery white coating have been infected with powdery mildew.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2023
Many fungicides are labeled for powdery mildew suppression; follow their directions.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 24 Aug. 2023
Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
Fungicide levels were high For the first time, EWG analysts looked at reported levels of fungicides, one form of pesticide used to kill fungal diseases such as powdery mildew.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024
If so, that boost of humidity is just enough moisture to aid in the germination of powdery mildew spores that then infect the leaves.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2024
Cucumbers and other vining fruits and veggies, such as squash, small melons, and snap peas, grow on trellises, both for space efficiency and because air circulation discourages disease, including powdery mildew.
—Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2023
Minor diseases like powdery mildew or nuisance pests like aphids are less of a concern, but more substantial diseases like downy mildew and pests like allium leaf miner are best managed with prevention.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2023
Neem oil can effectively ward off a variety of indoor and outdoor plant pests as well as fungal diseases including powdery mildew and leaf spot.
—Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 10 July 2023
Leaves with a powdery white coating have been infected with powdery mildew.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2023
Many fungicides are labeled for powdery mildew suppression; follow their directions.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 24 Aug. 2023
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