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Sulfur Applications and Bee Safety: A Vineyard Manager's Guide to Compliance and Protection

Vineyard managers face the challenge of controlling powdery mildew with sulfur while protecting vital pollinators. This guide details bee-safe sulfur application practices, including label interpretation, strategic timing, and drift reduction, to ensure compliance and environmental stewardship.

July 10, 2026

11 min read

#bee safety#sulfur#pollinators

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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

Vineyard Management Blog

Sulfur Applications and Bee Safety: A Vineyard Manager's Guide to Compliance and Protection

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

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

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