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Dry Edible Beans: Bean Rust (Uromyces appendiculatus)

Author: OMAFRA Staff
Creation Date: 04 July 2005
Last Reviewed: 15 June 2009
Pub 812: Field Crop Protection Guide > Chapter 5: Dry Edible Beans > Bean Rust

Excerpt from Chapter 5, Field Crop Protection Guide, Order this publication

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  1. Integrated Pest Management Options
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Integrated Pest Management Options

This disease is extremely rare in Ontario, arriving late in the season. Some dry bean market classes (e.g., pinto beans) can be very susceptible to rust. If rust arrives during flowering and early pod set, a treatment may be necessary.

propiconazole - Tilt 250 E
Active ingredient propiconazole
Trade name Tilt 250 E
Rate per hectare (product)500 mL
Rate per acre (product) 200 mL

Comments
Ground and aerial application. Apply when disease is first detected. Maximum 2 applications per season. 28 days to harvest.

propiconazole - Bumper 418 EC
Active ingredient propiconazole
Trade name Bumper 418 EC
Rate per hectare (product)300 mL
Rate per acre (product) 121 mL

Comments
Ground and aerial application. Apply when disease is first detected. Maximum 2 applications per season. 28 days to harvest.

pyraclostrobin – Headline EC
Active ingredient pyraclostrobin
Trade name Headline EC
Rate per hectare (product)400-600 mL
Rate per acre (product) 160-240 mL

Comments
Ground and aerial application. Apply when disease first appears. If necessary, re-apply 10-14 days later if disease persists. Tank-mixing with insecticide is not recommended as this fungicide could affect insecticide efficacy. Tank-mixing with Lance is not recommended as precipitates can develop. Maximum 2 applications per season. 7 days to harvest.


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