DISEASE MANAGEMENT

DISEASE MANAGEMENT Be familiar with diseases Know what diseases to expect and when

MONITOR DISEASES Conditions that promote disease rather than symptoms Action before damage is apparent Look at all parts of plant

RESISTENT VARIETIES Species or cultivars that cannot be infected or seriously infected Indicator plants, highly susceptible plants or areas

QUALITY PLANTING MATERIAL Examine plants for health or damage Roots, stems and leaves

PLANT PROPERLY Plants adapted to area Drainage Soil condition Mulch away from trunk

IRRIGATE AND FERTILIZE PROPERLY Overirrigation leads to root disease Overfertilization leads to succulent, susceptible growth

PRUNE PROPERLY Limit number of large pruning cuts to avoid overtaxing the tree Make proper cuts

PRUNE PROPERLY Proper cuts seal (not heal) wound quicker No paint required

SANITATION Fallen leaves often harbor disease Sanitize tools when prune infected limbs

BIOLOGICAL CONTROL Rootshield prevents root disease

BIOLOGICAL CONTROL Mycorrhizae is a symbiotic fungus Improves nutrient and water uptake Plant gives mycorrhize food

Fungicides Not all fungicides are curative When curing, symptoms already there Most applications are preventative