Active Blue Mold was found in six tobacco greenhouses in Georgia over the Easter weekend (March 25-27). The infected greenhouses are now empty. No occurrences of active Blue Mold have been reported in any tobacco fields in the state. This is the first report of Blue Mold in the tobacco growing areas of the United States in 2016. To date, there have been no reports of Blue Mold in Ontario. Growers should routinely scout greenhouses for signs of Blue Mold. Information about identification of Blue Mold and its control can be found in the technical bulletin entitled “Tobacco Pests and Disorders in the Field – Blue Mold” posted in the Plant Protection area of this website and in OMAFRA publications 842 and 843. If you find Blue Mold, please report it immediately.
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