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Dormant Oil: Precision Application for Early-Season Vineyard Pest Control

Dormant oil is a crucial, proactive tool for vineyard managers to combat overwintering scale and mites. This post details precise timing based on bud swell and temperature, exact application specifications, and a step-by-step process to ensure maximum efficacy and prevent phytotoxicity, safeguarding your vineyard's early season health and yield potential.

July 9, 2026

9 min read

#dormant oil#vineyard pest control#scale insects

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One Critical Spray: Mitigating Post-Frost Disease Risk in Spring Vineyards

Learn the critical importance of a targeted fungicide application immediately following a spring frost event to prevent secondary disease infections in grapevines. This post details exact specifications, a step-by-step process, and actionable next steps for experienced vineyard managers.

July 8, 2026

5 min read

#spring frost#bud break#frost protection

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Mastering Vineyard Operations: Integrating Spray Schedules with Work Assignments

For experienced vineyard managers, mastering the integration of spray schedules with daily work assignments is crucial for operational efficiency, worker safety, and regulatory compliance. This post details the importance of understanding PHI and REI, outlines a step-by-step process for seamless integration, and provides practical examples to avoid common and costly mistakes.

July 7, 2026

10 min read

#spray schedule#PHI#REI

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Dormant Oil: Precision Application for Early-Season Vineyard Pest Control

One Critical Spray: Mitigating Post-Frost Disease Risk in Spring Vineyards

Mastering Vineyard Operations: Integrating Spray Schedules with Work Assignments

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