The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has approved an Emergency Use Registration (EUR) for Switch 62.5WG fungicide for suppression of Alternaria leaf blight (Alternaria brassicicola) on Brussels sprouts, broccoli and cauliflower in numerous provinces in Canada. This EUR for Switch 62.5WG fungicide on listed Brassica crops can be used only in Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador from July 8, 2023, until July 7, 2024.

For a copy of the emergency use label, Ontario growers may contact Josh Mosiondz, provincial minor use coordinator, OMAFRA, Guelph (226) 971-3407, Katie Goldenhar, pathologist – horticulture, OMAFRA, Guelph (519) 835-5792, or Travis Cranmer, vegetable crops specialist, OMAFRA, Guelph (519) 835-3382. Non-Ontario growers from participating provinces may contact their local provincial minor use coordinator or provincial crop specialist(s).  Alternatively, you may contact your regional supply outlet, Syngenta Canada Inc. representatives, or visit the PMRA label site