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Spinosad Restriction on Georgia Leafy Greens Explained

Spinosad labels prohibit use on collards, kale, mustard, spinach in GA due to diamondback moth resistance development. Farmers overused SpinTor, selecting resistant populations. Use Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) instead for caterpillar control on these crops.

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About Gardening: Kale Management: Harvest, Overwintering, and Seed Saving; Growing Kale: Nutrient-Dense Greens That Sweeten with Frost; Collards Bolting in Spring: Harvest Now, Plant Fall Instead; Using Glyphosate (Roundup) in Cool Weather; Mustard Greens for Salads: Varieties and Prep; Pre-Emergent on Moss Lawn: Unknown Effects, Test Small Area; Nitrate Fertilizer for Winter Pansies; Why Spinosad Is Restricted on Collards in Georgia; Using Coal as Mulch: Messy and Not Recommended; Controlling Aphids on Collards with Spinosad (Captain Jack's Dead Bug Brew)

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