Quick Intro
Physical Description
Species & Taxonomy
- Kingdom:
- Phylum:
- Class:
- Order:
- Family:
- Genus Species: Erwinia tracheiphila (only in cucurbits)
Lifecycle
Plants Affected
- Cucumbers
- Squash
- Zucchini
- Melons (not watermelons, though)
Plants Unaffected
Geographical Range
Signs & Symptoms
Whole Plant
Leaves
Flowers
Fruit
Roots/Tubers
How to Positively Identify
Treatment
Prevention & Control
Cultural Controls:
Habitat:
Temperature & Humidity:
Mulching & Cultivation Practices:
Natural Enemies & Biological Controls
Insects:
Animals:
Reptiles:
Barriers
Traps
Sprays & Dusts
- Bordeaux Mix:
- combines copper sulfate and hydrated lime
- fungicidal & insecticidal
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