| Timing |
Treatment |
| Dormancy – delayed dormant (early spring) |
Foliar Copper sprays. |
Petal fall –
Shuck split |
when conditions favor disease. |
Post-bloom
(mid summer) |
at weekly intervals as disease conditions warrant. |
Post harvest – dormancy
(late fall – winter) |
Pruning to remove overwintering of cankers from trees. |
Note: Check with your local extension agent and/or Pest Control Advisor for specific recommendations. |
Generalized Program for Bacterial Spot Control in Peaches and Nectarines