Managing diseases and insects in home orchards

Published August 2010. A more recent revision exists. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.eduThis publication recommends management practices for controlling diseases and insects. This pest management guide was prepared for the home gardener. It doesn’t meet the exacting requirements of the commercial fruit grower. Many fungicides and insecticides are available, which, when used according to the label directions, are effective in managing diseases and insects listed on the label