STRAWBERRY VISIBLE BUD SPRAY
| Time of Application | Material/gal water | Suggested To Control | Remarks |
| When blossom buds are visible in the crown | 2.5 tsp captan 50 plus 2 tsp malathion 57EC plus 1 tbsp Sevin 80S |
Weevil, spittlebug, spider mites, leaf aphids, fruit rots, leaf spots | A good thinning and
mulching of plants during late February to early March is
important for fruit rot control. Spray Sevin for
strawberry rootworms if adults are seen feeding on leaves
in the spring in high numbers (10/sq ft). Do not
spray acaricides preventatively. |
| Virginia Apple Page | Virginia Pear Page | Virginia Peach Page | Virginia Small Fruit Page | Virginia Fruit Homepage | Mid-Atlantic Regional Fruit Loop |
|---|