Tuber Bulking Stage 5 of IPM Potato Program

After tubers initiate and start to bulk up, create an agronomic force field to protect potatoes from diseases, like botrytis or gray mold, and from aphids and psyllids that vector detrimental diseases.

IPM Options for Tuber Bulking Stage
See the detailed Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan for Tuber Bulking as well as for all other growth stages.
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New Product Spotlight: Luna Pro Fungicide
Introducing the newest member on the Force in the Field team - Luna Pro fungicide. Luna Pro is a premium premix fungicide that provides both foliar and soilborne disease control in potatoes.
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Content Spotlight – Tuber Bulking

Reduce Botrytis in Potatoes

Within commercial potato production, botrytis is a common problematic fungal disease. Also referred to as gray mold, the foliar disease is caused... // SEE MORE 

Tiny Aphids Can Wreak Big Havoc in Potato Fields
Aphids can spread viruses like potato virus Y and potato leaf roll virus, wreaking havoc on fields. Protect your potatoes with best management practices.
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Potato Growers Face Knockdown Punch from Psyllids
Potato psyllids and the pathogen that carries zebra chip can significantly damage potato crops. Protect your yields through best management practices.
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More in Tuber Bulking

• Protect Potatoes from Early Blight and White Mold
• Precise Practices Required to Protect Your Potatoes from Early Blight and White Mold

Product Showcase – Tuber Bulking

Product Details

• Luna^® Pro
• Leverage^® 360 Insecticide
• Luna Tranquility^® Fungicide
• Oberon^® Insecticide
• Previcur^® Flex Fungicide
• Scala^® Fungicide
• Serenade^® ASO Fungicide
• Sivanto^® Prime Insecticide
  
   

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1. Pre-Planting

2. Planting & Emergence

3. Early Development

4. Tuber Initiation

5. Tuber Bulking

6. Post 75-days (Harvest)

Force in the Field Resources

Integrated Pest Management Worksheet
We have provided a blank worksheet to help you keep track of your products, issues and application details.
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The Bayer 75-day Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program creates an agronomic force field, safeguarding potatoes through whatever nature throws in the way.
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Potato Recommended Application Timing
See the at-a-glance guide for which growth stage to apply which products.
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