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Leslie from Henderson. Nv writes

Does Monterey Fruit Tree & Vegetable Systemic Soil Drench kill borers in nectarine and apricot trees?

The trees are about20 yrs. old, and have been infested with borers for years, but have produced excellent fruit. My husband used a drench product to treat this year, but unfortunately it says we cannot eat the fruit this year. I am looking for a product I can use to save my trees (if it's not too late), but still be able to eat fruit next year.

Answer:

Monterey Fruit Tree & Vegetable Systemic Soil Drench is only labeled to control aphids and leafminers on nectarine and apricot trees.  We are not aware of a drench product that will control borers and still allow you to eat the fruit.  Unfortunately, if the trees are very heavily infested, it may not be possible to save them, but if they are not, you may want to consider using a product that contains the active ingredient Spinosad, such as Monterey Garden Insect Spray. This can be sprayed on tree trunks as larvae hatch and directly into borer holes. Spraying can be repeated every six days up to two weeks before harvest.

Answer last updated on: 03/22/2017

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