Insect pests
Blossom thrips and leaf roller
Small pests around bloom: how to look for them and when the guide suggests action.
Relevant stages: Pink Bud.
- Look inside flower clusters and at rolled leaves at pink bud.
- Only if observed, the guide suggests Thiacloprid 21.7 SC at 40 ml per 100 L.
- Do not spray insecticides on open blossoms when bees are working. Place hives only after spraying decisions are settled.
- Combine this check with your scab inspection so you walk the orchard once.
General guidance. Always read product labels and consult an agronomist for problems specific to your orchard.
