MINT               RUST Rust causes yellow spots on leaves and infected leaves may drop.

Symptoms: Yellow spots on leaves. Undersides of spots develop rust-colored pustules which contain spores. The plant pictured is beebalm (Monarda), a member of the Mint family. Photo by Janna Beckerman.

General Information

Causal organism:	Fungus. Puccinia spp.
Months of infection:	Growing Season
Method of dispersal:	Wind, rain, moisture.
Infection point:	Leaves.

Control Measures

Control:

Sanitation.

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