Peach Tree Care and Pests

The video tutorial covers the challenges of growing peaches, focusing on diseases like brown rot, peach leaf curl, and phony peach, as well as insect pests such as curculio, peach scale, and peachtree borer. It emphasizes the importance of preventative measures, including fungicide and insecticide applications, to manage these issues effectively. The tutorial provides detailed guidance on implementing a spray program to protect peach trees throughout the growing season.

What did Dr. Arlie Powell refer to peaches as?

• Jewel of the fruit

• King of the fruit

• Crown of the fruit

• Queen of the fruit

What is a symptom of brown rot on peaches?

• Leaves turning red

• Fruit developing a small brown spot that spreads

• Twigs growing longer

• Roots becoming dry

Which disease affects both plum and peach trees?

• Brown rot

• Peach leaf curl

• Phony peach

• Peach scale

What is a visible sign of plum curculio infestation?

• Round holes in the leaves

• Crescent-shaped scars on the fruit

• White powder on the bark

• Yellowing of the leaves

How many generations of peach scale occur per year in the Memphis area?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What is a symptom of peachtree borer infestation?

• Roots becoming exposed

• Fruit becoming smaller

• Leaves turning purple

• Gum oozing from the base of the tree

Which spray is recommended during the bloom phase to protect peach trees?

• Gamma-cyhalothrin

• Captan

• Malathion

• Esfenvalerate

Why should insecticides not be mixed with fungicides during bloom?

• It can harm honeybees

• It reduces the effectiveness of the spray

• It makes the leaves fall off

• It causes the fruit to rot

How often should fungicide and insecticide be applied during the growing season if it doesn't rain?

• Every 3 to 5 days

• Every 7 to 10 days

• Every 10 to 14 days

• Every 5 to 7 days

What is the purpose of using esfenvalerate or gamma-cyhalothrin on peach trees?

• To enhance fruit flavor

• To prevent root rot

• To control peachtree borer

• To increase leaf growth