Pest Complex of Peach & Nectarine in Ontario - Major Pests
This chart indicates the stages of development for major pests of peach &
nectarine showing major timing of potential pesticide application and timing
of additional pesticide application if disease pressure is high or pest is above
threshold. Does not indicate exact number or timing of pesticide applications.
Timings may vary up to 3-4 weeks depending on season. Consult agriphone and
Publication 360 for more information.
Oriental Fruit Moth
- Major timing of pesticide application - late May, early July, early August
(pre-pick 10 days)
- Additional pesticide application (if necessary) - early June, mid July,
early to mid August (pre-pick 10 days), mid to late September
European red mite
- Major timing of pesticide application - early July
- Additional pesticide application (if necessary) - late July
Brown rot
- Major timing of pesticide application - mid to late May, mid July
- Additional pesticide application (if necessary) - late May, mid to late
July, early & late August (pre-pick fungicides)
Tarnished Plant Bug
- Major timing of pesticide application (if necessary) - late June
- Additional pesticide application (if necessary) - late May, early to mid
July
Peach Leaf Curl
- Major timing of pesticide application - late September
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