Chemical agents and their use
The use of chemical agents for spraying should only be used in the event of an extreme infestation Pests be considered. Only when nature is so far out of balance that almost every single apple is infested with the caterpillars of the frost moth should you resort to the chemical club. However, treatment in the current year is often too late, especially since some of the treated fruits can then no longer be consumed. Most chemical agents need to be used regularly over the entire period by May at the latest Treetop distributed in order to be effective at all.
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Strengthen the tree with targeted care measures
Will be on an apple tree Fungal attack found, it is sometimes not absolutely necessary to use a spray. Often a fungal attack is also due to too high a level of moisture, which results from a tree that is too dense. With a strong
Summer cut This problem can sometimes be resolved without any chemical damage to the harvest to solve.Protect your own health when spraying
Since many chemical agents are not harmless, the warnings on the packaging should be observed. Many products can no longer be used for a certain period before harvesting without impairing the apples' ability to be eaten. In addition, you should only spray when there is no wind so that you do not inhale the agent yourself while working. If possible, wear respiratory protection, which also protects you from accidentally inhaling the product in question.
Biological alternatives
Not only in commercial organic farming, but also in your own garden you can use natural means to combat various pests and pests Diseases relay a message. The biological sprays include, for example:
- Solution of baking soda
- Vermouth tea
- Rapeseed oil
These agents only work on the surface of the plants and do not penetrate branches and fruits. However, since they are washed off by the rain, they must be used regularly.
Tips & Tricks
Excessive forms of diseases and pests usually only occur in monocultures. A loosened planting with other fruit trees can protect against this just as much as choosing a more scab-resistant one sorts at the apple tree.