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Fall Leaf Drop

Diseases. Leaf curl, bacterial spot.

Leaf curl and bacterial spot. The following spray, when applied in the fall just after the last leaves drop, will control leaf curl. Copper may aid in controlling bacterial spot.

Pesticide Recommendations for Nectarines, Fall Leaf Drop

Cytospora canker. Studies in Pennsylvania have shown that the fall leaf drop fungicide application is not effective in reducing Cytospora canker. No fungicide spray is recommended after leaf drop for canker control.

Peachtree borer and lesser peachtree borer. See Postharvest Disorders of Peaches.