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Relatively low margins obtained from process citrus in recent years require that production costs be low to maintain profitability. Experience has shown that most pest and disease problems can be controlled with one or two sprays of horticultural mineral oil (HMO), possibly combined with a copper fungicide for susceptible varieties. The primary objective is to reduce defoliation by the disease “greasy spot” caused by the fungus Mycosphaerella citri. Additional benefits of HMO include rust mite control, control of sucking insects and removal of sooty mold from fruit and leaves. Further control of citrus rust mite may be required for fresh fruit, necessitating the addition of an acaracide. The need for this or any additional pesticide applications directed at insects or mites should be based solely on the verified presence or expectation of economically damaging populations. Page Number: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 |
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Pesticide Use in Florida Citrus
