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Common Peach Diseases and Insects and How to Prevent Them

Peaches are very susceptible to several diseases and insects that can spoil the harvest or even kill the tree. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about the most common diseases and insects of peach. He describes the symptoms of brown rot, peach leaf curl, and phony peach disease as well as the insects plum curculio, white peach scale, and peach borer. Mike then talks about what to do to prevent these problems and gives a spray schedule to keep your trees and fruit protected all year.

University of Tennessee Home orchard spray guide:
https://ag.tennessee.edu/EPP/Redbook/Home%20fruit%20spray%20guide%20PB1622.pdf

Related Videos:
Spraying Peach Trees
Pruning Nectarines, Peaches, and Plums
Peach Trees: How-to and Information

Related Resources:
Disease and Insect Control for Homegrown Peaches and Plums
Peach/Nectarine Pests
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    • Peach Trees: How-to and Information
    • Tomatoes: How-to and Information
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