What are the best pest control products for controlling insects in orchards?

Organic pest control methods like pheromone traps, neem oil, and horticultural oils are popular in orchards for their environmental benefits and suitability for organic produce. They effectively target pests while preserving beneficial insects and pollinators, making them ideal for sustainable and eco-friendly pest management.

Diatomaceous Earth (DE), have an organic origin and is a highly effective solution for controlling insects in orchards. Proven for its ability to absorb lipids from insect cuticles, dehydrating them and causing them to die, Diatomite reduces the insect population by up to 80%, promoting a healthier harvest and increasing productivity. Its low environmental impact makes it a sustainable and safe alternative for pest control.

Métodos organicos de controle de pragas, como armadilhas de ferom?nios, óleo de nim e óleos horticulturais, s?o amplamente utilizados em pomares devido aos seus benefícios ambientais e à sua adequa??o para produtos organicos. Eles direcionam eficazmente as pragas, preservando insetos benéficos e polinizadores, tornando-os ideais para um manejo sustentável e ecológico de pragas.

In my opinion there are many advanced organic certified solutions based on bio control agents/ microorganisms/ botanicals and soon we will be seeing secondary metabolised also getting to occupy the pest control space giving peace of mind to growers. The current biologicals space has mane effective solutions for grubs, sucking pest and borers too. One can rely on these solutions.

I agree that Neem oil extract could replace all of the factory insecticides in my opinion. As a retired mosquito control pilot from Florida l have dispensed enough of the O/P nerve agents to float a battleship. I don’t know why some Einstein had not come up with this idea a long time ago

The combination of chemical, organic and biological methods to control pests in orchards is essential to increase effectiveness and reduce negative impacts on the environment. By integrating different approaches, such as the use of selective chemical pesticides, organic substances such as Diatomite and the introduction of natural predators such as beneficial insects, it is possible to create a more resilient and sustainable pest control system. This approach reduces selective pressure on insects, minimizes the development of resistance and preserves local biodiversity, contributing to the long-term health of the orchards and the ecosystem as a whole.

Chemical pesticides can be integrated into the use of IPM to control pests and should be the last resort to use after all other options like biological, cultural, physical and organic controls have failed so as to reduce the impact of the residue of the chemical on the plants and the environment in the long run.

For severe infestations, chemical insecticides may be necessary to protect orchards, targeting specific insects or a broad spectrum of pests. Carefully follow label instructions to avoid overuse and resistance buildup, considering the pre-harvest interval for food safety. Integrate chemical insecticides into a pest management plan to minimize environmental impact.

Hoje em dia os produtos químicos est?o em linha ambientalmente e s?o mais sustentáveis, muitas empresas buscam inovar no desenvolvimento dos produtos, seja com ativos novos, doses mais baixas, foco em tratamento de sementes (n?o abrangendo área total), principalmente para uso em grandes infesta??es, que necessitamos de uma a??o imediata, sendo os inseticidas muito necessários pela sua rápida a??o; o acompanhamento durante todo o ciclo de vida dos produtos chamamos Stewardship; sendo que o uso correto dos produtos, seja em doses, recomenda??es, prote??o do aplicador, podemos evitar a perda do produto por resistência, sempre cuidando o intervalo de aplica??o e o período de carência antes da colheita, diminuindo assim seu impacto ambiental.

O uso de agroquimicos n?o pode ser deixado de lado para um manejo eficiente das principais pragas que atacam nossos pomares. Hoje existe uma preocupa??o muito grande por parte das empresas de P&D para o lan?amento de moléculas cada vez menos agressivas e tóxicas com alta eficiência, melhorando a utiliza??o das mesmas. O uso por sua vez, deve ser recomendado e acompanhado por um profissional capacitado.

More commercial bio control agents are available these days. Entomopathogenic fungi are the most effective solutions these days. Many microorganisms available commercially by many biologicals companies in the market.

I feel the best practice for managing pests in large areas like orchards is to take a regenerative approach to ensure you have a solid ecosystem. Pests don't attack healthy plants! Pests come when the trees are under stress. Ask yourself: "What is stressing my plants?" BIOLOGICAL CONTROLS ARE EXCELLENT. >> Use beneficial bugs to attack the "nasty ones". Ladybirds are great to encourage balance in the aphid populations, and Parasitic Wasps attack flies and larvae. Bugsforbugs is a great company that supplies these controls. >> Use thrip and gnat traps (blue and yellow) to ensure they're not humming around young leaves.

Biological control utilizes natural predators or parasites to manage pest populations, such as introducing ladybugs and lacewings for aphid control or using Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) for selective insect control. Maintaining a balance between pests and beneficial organisms is crucial for long-term sustainability when employing biological controls.

Using biological control as a pest preventive warfare is the best option in orchard management. Rearing predators like aphid lion, trichogeama , lady bird beetles and parastoid wasps can be an effective way to control various insect infestations in your orchard in eco friendly and economical way. Use of toxin producing microorganisms that inhibit and prevent pests in orchard is also beneficial.

Biological pest control is an efficient technology. Various methods are being used such as controlled natural predation, pathogens and the inclusion of hosts (parasites). All this for healthier, more organic food, free from pests.

Cultural practices like pruning, sanitation, and maintaining soil health are essential in pest management, as they reduce hiding places and breeding grounds for pests, support natural predators, and improve orchard resilience.

Healthy Cultural practices in an orchard result into a healthy and productive crop. Skirting, internal and external pruning and canopy management can eradicate hideouts of many pests and abundant lightand aeration can decrease diseases. Eradication of weeds and unwanted plants an orchard are proven way to reduce insect infestaion as they act as a safehouse for insects.

As práticas culturais desempenham um papel significativo no manejo de pragas ao tornar o ambiente menos favorável para esses insetos. Podar e remover madeira morta ou doente pode eliminar locais de esconderijo e reprodu??o para os insetos. A higiene, como limpar frutas caídas e detritos, também pode reduzir as popula??es de pragas. A integra??o de culturas de cobertura e a manuten??o da saúde do solo podem apoiar predadores naturais e melhorar a resiliência geral do pomar contra pragas.

Ante todo es mejor prevenir la afectación por plagas y enfermedades en los cultivos, haciendo las debidas labores culturales a tiempo y de la forma correcta, prevenimos desarrollo, diseminación y que afecten los cultivos. Esto también puede contribuir a mejorar calidad, tama?o y rendimiento en los cultivos.

As práticas culturais s?o muito importantes para evitar ou minorar a a??o danosa de insetos nos pomares, como a aduba??o, podas regulares, retirada das folhas e frutos atacados por praga e doen?as, irriga??o adequada (evitando com a drenagem do solo o excesso de água para prevenir doen?as fúngicas e criar um ambiente menos favorável para algumas pragas), e outras.

Regular monitoring is crucial for early detection of pest infestations. Sticky traps and visual inspections help identify pests and inform control measures. Keeping detailed records of pest activity aids in predicting outbreaks and refining pest management strategies over time.

As ferramentas de monitoramento de pragas s?o fundamentais para controlar os insetos que a produzem e para baratear a manuten??o saudável do pomar. Incluem armadilhas (com ou sem ferom?nios), inspe??es visuais ou com imagens de drone com cameras que permitem observar do alto as zonas atacadas (cor que mostra o índice NDVI) e outras. A inspe??o regular permite a tomada de medidas imediatas de controle.

O monitoramento é uma muito ferramenta importante , por que nos auxilia nas tomadas de decis?es , como que pragas est?o na cultura , qual meio de controle utilizar e quando utilizar , reduzindo perdas e sendo muito mais efetivo no controle .

Planning, monitoring and execution are the golden rules of orchard management with respect to pest and disease control. Best cultural practices, regular pest scouting, use of preventive organic and biological control measures and use of chemicals as the situation demands is the only way towards a healthy orchard and ultimatlely a bumper production.

A forma de conseguirmos um resultado eficiente e satisfatório é, sem dúvida, um monitoramento preciso da área em quest?o. Dessa forma, evitamos o uso discriminado de produtos, sejam eles químicos ou biológicos, dando uma maior sustentabilidade e rentabilidade ao pomares; aplica??es nos "times" corretos, aumentam o sucesso e resultado dessas pulveriza??es. Assim, pessoas bem treinadas e qualificadas para esse monitoramento s?o essenciais.

Accurate timing is pivotal for effective pest management in orchards. Utilizing predictive tools like Degree Day Models or Growing Degree Days (GDD), helps target the most vulnerable stages of pest development, ensuring the success of the application. GDD calculates the accumulation of heat over time, providing precise predictions about when pests will reach critical developmental phases that are susceptible to treatments. Additionally, the pheromone traps assist in monitoring pest populations, allowing for data-driven decisions about when to apply treatments based on real-time data.

Plant roses at the ends of orchard rows. They will attract aphids pests firstly and will contact mildew or mould before diease could contaminate your fruit. Spray dusting leaves with a organic friendly bug killer.

Employ ipm control,chemical being last resort.intergrate direct killing, sticky traps, biological control,and lastly chemical. Again when it comes to chemicals try to use chemicals that are recommended

We always have to consider the history, types of infesting pests, degree of infestation, destination of the final product to be sold. Depending on regulations, the use of inappropriate tools may make the subsequent commercial process unfeasible. When we are thinking about pest management, it is also essential that we do not promote insect resistance, a fact that is not uncommon when underdoses are used. Integrated management of multiple solutions is also a great tool.

Temos que avaliar a integra??o de aplica??es conjuntas, de biológico com químicos, desde que haja compatibilidade, pesnado no manejo para quebra do ciclo da praga ou doen?a e a longevidade das moléculas! extremamente relevante!