Insect control

General Fruit Growing
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Wondering what are some of the insect sprays that are members are using and for what insect pests problems are they trying to correct.

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I’ve always used Spinosad for codling moth control, with mixed results. This year I added Triazicide to the first spray (along with sulfur powder for powdery mildew, and a spreader-sticker) and so far my apples are showing no sign of CM. But there are at least two more generations to go!

I also did a heavy spray of dormant oil just before bud break in the hopes of smothering some hatching eggs, but I really have no way of guaging whether that is helping, since I also used the triazicide and spinosad.

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Keith, under the Guides category you’ll see a post for Spray Amounts. That gives a good list of pesticides for consideration.

Scott and Alan both have spray programs posted that give ideas for products.

Here’s a link to a Cornell publication listing apples insect pests and control methods: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265406678_Extension_Based_Tree_and_Small_Fruit_Insect_Pest_Management_Strategies

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Thanks for the quick response you both and the helpful tips.