Pesticide for fruit and nut tree orchard in Bitely - Ask Extension
Hi there, I planted a new orchard on my property in Bitely, mi and wanted advice on pesticides. The leaves are all full of holes, and some trees have ...
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Pesticide for fruit and nut tree orchard in Bitely #870181
Asked May 26, 2024, 4:40 PM EDT
Hi there, I planted a new orchard on my property in Bitely, mi and wanted advice on pesticides. The leaves are all full of holes, and some trees have no leaves at all, help?
Newaygo County Michigan
Expert Response
I would encourage you to follow the regional pest reports in fruit - https://www.canr.msu.edu/tag/northwest-michigan-fruit. These will provide insight onto the latest issues affecting fruit.
Several caterpillars such as fruitworm could feed on the leaves. Without knowing the tree or photos of the damage, I can't recommend a particular insecticide. It's normal for feeding to occur on leaves, and trees can survive a degree of defoliation.
This is a great guide to spray recommendations https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/id/id-146-w.pdf
If the tree hasn't leafed out, it might not be alive. Scratch the bark to see if there is any green material beneath. If there's no green and it didnt leaf out, there must have been an issue relating to root rot or the soil that caused the tree to die.
Several caterpillars such as fruitworm could feed on the leaves. Without knowing the tree or photos of the damage, I can't recommend a particular insecticide. It's normal for feeding to occur on leaves, and trees can survive a degree of defoliation.
This is a great guide to spray recommendations https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/id/id-146-w.pdf
If the tree hasn't leafed out, it might not be alive. Scratch the bark to see if there is any green material beneath. If there's no green and it didnt leaf out, there must have been an issue relating to root rot or the soil that caused the tree to die.
