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"K, T, E & N" wrote:
I've got some young fruit trees that I'm not going to use the fruit from
(too young still to have much). The birds are nesting in the trees so I
would rather not spray the trees. Are there any spikes for systemic insect
control or disease control that those in the know would recommend? Would
appreciate advise to help keep the trees healthy.
I have apple, peach, plums and cherry.
Thanks,
Kim
Systemic poisons and food just seem to clash big time with me. It
scares me frankly. Dormant oil comes to mind along with plenty of air
flow and traps. Having a large commercial orchard near may attract more
pest like Peach borers for example and peaches may have to be replaced
by apples as just one alternative.
There was a new study released within the last few days concerning
pesticides and Parkinsonšs disease. Please note that rotenone is a
major player as well an Organic pesticide. Poison is Poison....Be
careful!
Bill
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