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This fact sheet includes information on the growth, care, and treatment of fruit trees commonly grown in residential areas of Oklahoma. Refer to the color plates (pages 4 and 5) for the various stages of pome (apple) and stone (peach) fruits to determine when to apply pesticides and when to expect the occurrence of certain pests.
13 sie 2024 · Pest Control. Spraying effectively manages common pests like aphids, codling moths, and spider mites. These pests can wreak havoc on your apple harvest. By applying insecticides, you minimize the likelihood of infestations, protecting your fruits from damage. Enhanced Fruit Quality. Maintaining tree health results in higher-quality apples.
29 sie 2024 · Fungicides help prevent these conditions. Spraying before rain or high humidity periods minimizes disease risk. Consider applying fungicides when buds swell in early spring, targeting spore germination. Timing is Key. Timing influences the effectiveness of sprays.
Spray Schedule for Apples. Good culture practices and sanitation may not be enough, and apple trees often need to be sprayed to prevent common insect pests like apple maggot and coddling moth and common diseases like apple scab, powdery mildew, cedar apple rust, and fire blight.
Age Restriction: Use as a single application directed spray in the spring under trees established one year or more for apples or three years or more for peaches and pecans. Apply to a clean soil before the weeds germinate.
Learn when to spray apple trees to protect them from pests and diseases. We explore dormant sprays, blossom time sprays and summer sprays in this interview, podcast and video.
Refer to the color plates (pages 4 and 5) for the various stages of pome (apple) and stone (peach) fruits to determine when to apply pesticides and when to expect the occurrence of certain pests. Early spray applications are timed according to the development of the fruit buds.
