Powdery Mildew

Ventura County Leaf with Downey Mildew, a Plant Disease we can help
Click to enlarge Downey Mildew

Powdery Mildew is a fungus that affects many different plants from different families. The markings of this disease are distinct, and thus extremely easy to spot.  Plants affected by Powdery Mildew have white powdery spots on their leaves and stems, hence the name.  The longer amount of time, the plants are affected the spots get larger and thicker. The leaves can be affected at the top or below the ground. Southern California coastal areas are a prime target for Powdery Mildew.  Damages from Powdery Mildew have been extremely costly. The key to deter this disease is being proactive with professionals with a proven track record in preventing and treating Powdery Mildew.

The professionals at Kastle Kare, have a proven track record of preventing and treating Powdery Mildew.  It’s important to farmers and others to try to combat Powdery Mildew as efficiently as possible, to avoid extremely costly damages as a result of deadly Powderly Mildew. The professionals at Kastle Kare have a proven track record in preventing and fighting Powderly Mildew and other such diseases.

Leaf and Plant Fungus

Ventura County Leaf with Downey Mildew, a Plant Disease we can help
Ventura County Leaf with Downey Mildew, a Plant Disease we can help

Fungi are the most common type of plant disease

Fungi: these are the most common type of plant disease.  Fungi cause many different symptoms such as leaf spots, wilts, curled leaves, dieback, enlargements or galls, stunted plants and dead plants.  Fungal spores are spread by wind, water, soil movement, machinery, insects and anything else they come in contact with, including people.

Fungus Conditions and Symptoms Include:

  • Powdery Mildew
  • Black Spot
  • Downy Mildew
  • Blights
  • Mold
  • Mushrooms
Ventura County Leaf with Mildew, a Plant Disease we can help
Ventura County Leaf with Mildew, a Plant Disease we can help

Kastle Kare is Ventura County, Santa Barbara County and Los Angeles County experts at diagnosing and PROPERLY treating fungus and other plant diseases on your trees, shrubs, ornamentals, ground covers and lawn.

A correct diagnosis is important to ensure the fungi disappears and the plants are not harmed by the incorrect treatments.