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Citrus General Discussion / Re: CLM & Citrus Canker
« on: August 01, 2023, 12:06:25 PM »
I have noticed no CLM so far this year. Normally they are a plague. We experienced a deep freeze to around 10 F this winter, maybe the local population has been eliminated. But I was more consistent with spinosad and neem sprays this summer which work very well together than in the past. Its possible that spinosad would work almost as well on its own if you are concerned about oil burn. If you have fire ants, spinosad works really well and also on stink bugs on vegetables. Its a great organic pesticide. But you have to watch the way it has been stored. It can degrade so look for a reputable supplier. I have bought from Amazon and was disappointed. This year, I got it from seven springs and am pleased. I also really like neem oil and I use it all the long hot summer. I spray my trees with neem after 6 pm and never get sun burn from the oil. The trees will look bright and shiny the next day.
By the way, avoid oil, if you used copper or sulfur on the trees within the last month, I haven't made this mistake with citrus, but I have nearly kill peaches this way.
By the way, avoid oil, if you used copper or sulfur on the trees within the last month, I haven't made this mistake with citrus, but I have nearly kill peaches this way.