At least 20 different insects, mites and diseases may attack peach trees. Unfortunately they are not all present at the same time but appear at different times throughout the growing season. This makes it difficult to apply two or three sprays and harvest unblemished fruit.

If the suggestions given below are followed carefully, it may be possible to obtain a high percentage of clean fruit. The proper timing of the application and complete coverage of all plant surfaces is as important as using the correct pesticide. It is important to cover both the upper and lower surfaces of the leaves.

Do not apply any insecticides when the plants are in flower. Protect the pollinators.

A general purpose mixture containing one or two insecticides and a fungicide can be used to control most of the pests of peaches. It is available premixed or it can be mixed from individual ingredients available from most garden supply outlets.

 It is important to read and follow all label instructions when using any pesticide.

Fungicides

PESTICIDE	PESTS CONTROLLED
Benomyl	Brown rot, scab
Bordeaux mixture	Peach leaf curl
Captan	Brown rot, scab
Chlorothalonil (Bravo, Daconil 2787)*	Brown rot, scab, peach leaf curl
Fixed coppers (Kocide, Procop)*	Brown rot, peach leaf curl
Lime-sulfur (Orthorix)*	Peach leaf curl
Iprodione (Rovral)*	Brown rot, scab
Sulfur	Brown rot, scab, powdery mildew, mites
Thiophanate-methyl (Topsin M)*	Brown rot, scab
Triforine (Funginex)*	Brown rot
Ziram	Peach leaf curl, brown rot

Insecticides

Note 1. Peach leaf curl causes a thickening and deforming of the leaves into conspicuous folds that are yellowish at first and then turn pinkish to red.

Note 2. A previous problem with mites or scale will warrant an application of a superior oil (60 to 70 sec.) as the buds begin to swell. Follow all label instructions when applying the oil.

Note 3. A past problem with brown rot or a bloom period longer than seven days or a wet period during flowering may make it necessary to protect the blossoms, young fruit and spurs with a fungicide on a three- to five-day interval. Infection can take place in six to seven hours at 45^o if the trees are wet.

Note 4. Gummy or sawdust-like material at the base of the tree is a sign of the peach tree borer. The larva of this clearwing moth can injure or kill the tree if not controlled. Similar signs appearing on the branches would be signs of the lesser peach tree borer. These pests may be controlled by applying one of the suggested insecticides in mid-June; early-mid-July; and in early August.

Note 5. Apply the cover sprays only if weather conditions and/or presence of pests warrant their use.

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