Petal fall is traditionally a time to treat for orchard pest to get a handle on control early in the season. Missing treatments at this time can cause a cascade effect on insect pest populations for the rest of the growing season. The main target pests at this time are leafrollers and codling moth. Secondary targets include San Jose scale, woolly apple aphid and Western flower thrips.But do you know what pests are actually in your orchard? Do you know how to choose the best materials for your pest problems? And just when exactly is the best time to apply your treatments? If you are sure of the answer to any of these questions you should read our next installment of the eNewsletter. In this issue we cover how to identify which leafroller you have, how to monitor for them, how to time your treatments and which materials you can you to target your specific problems.
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