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====Home control==== Rust diseases are very hard to treat. [[Fungicide]]s, such as [[Mancozeb]], may help but may never eradicate the disease.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}} Some organic preventative solutions are available and sulphur powder is known to stop spore [[germination]]. High standards of [[hygiene]], good soil drainage, and careful watering may minimize problems. Any appearance of rust must be immediately dealt with by removing and burning all affected leaves.{{Citation needed|date=October 2023}} [[Composting]], or leaving infected vegetation on the ground, will spread the disease.{{Citation needed|date=October 2023}}
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