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Show PAGE SEVEN Many pesticide materials Whether your home orchard consists of one tree or a dozen or more, you owe it to yourself and your neighbors to control pests and diseases on your own trees. In fact state law requires such control to avoid infestations of commercial orchards. Remember that the control of tree fruit pests requires careful timing in application of effective pesticides that are approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. Horticultural specialists at Utah State University say that to control most insects and diseases affecting fruit trees, you must combat them in their early stages of development. You can't correct the damage that occurs from missed or poorly timed sprays by using other sprays later in the season. now considered too hazardous for use near habitations. Also, a number of pesticides are considered too hazardous to main or to the environment. These pesticides are restricted to use by To be effective, most spray materials must cover all wood of the trunk and branches or all leaves and fruit at the proper time. But most home orchardists can rarely afford to purchase the kind of spray equipment necessary to effectively treat large trees. You can plant dwarf trees or you can prune existing trees to reduce their size and make them more open for spray coverage. Also, you can cut the tallest limbs back to lower lateral branches to lessen the height of tall trees. Most pressure-typsprayers can be used are certified applicators. Home orchardists, therefore are limited in the number and kinds of pesticides they may safely use for the control of plant diseases, pest insects and mites. Pesticides for use in home orchards generally are available from garden centers, nurseries and other such private businesses. CONTROL TREE FRUIT PESTS- - e on Home Importance of controlling diseases and pests on fruit trees is seen in these disease sured leaves of cherry tree shown by Bryce trees up to 10 feet in height. Sprayers that fit on the end of the garden hose can be used when properly calibrated and instructions are followed carefully. Unfortunately, many people using this type of sprayer fail to follow the instructions so they don't know the amount of pesticide they are applying. Wadley, professor emeritus of biology, apply pesticides nearer to harvest than recommended on the container label. A newly revised leaflet, "Home Orchard Pest and Disease Control," Control Fruit Tree Pests In Your Home Orchard State University ExIt contains recommendations on pesticide use and gives spray schedules for tension Service. various diseases pests on and fruits. that you Recognizing may not be familiar with the various commonly used pesticides, ' imitfh information. Finally, although DENNIS' "FLUB STUB" THIS FLUB STUB ENTITLES YOU TO FREE CLEANING OF ONE GARMENT OF EQUAL VALUE. QUANTITIE- S- DENNIS' Reg. $78.00 H-70- Sale $50.00 $3.00 fet. "The EXTRA CARE" CLEANERS 974 South State Orem 445 North 900 East 1 39 East Main 325 South Main A60-1- 3 Sale $25.00 $2.15 fet. $65.00 Try us and see, bring in this ad and get 30 discount on your next dry cleaning order $3.24 F ET. II Imperial Tire Service 160 South 500 East 756-731- 2 points of FREE! $85.00 FET. Authorized Signature . "Extra Care", Sale $2.95 Pleasant Grove then your cleaning is H60-15(Ble- Sale Date. 14 r G70xl5(Blem) Provo American Fork If we flub and don't sew on buttons, do minor repairs, remove stains or any one of our Reg. $53.00 American Fork 756-927- 1 J If U- - it a key to pesticide names. Your local Extension agent or horticultural specialist can provide additional provides Yes We goofed and we appreciate your calling the error to our attention. L,,' has been published by Utah spraying has been emphasized here, remember that sanitation is important in controlling disease and insects in your home orchard. Rake up dead leaves from under apple and cherry It's important that you trees. Gather and discard avoid overdosing. Many rotted fruits. Prune and chemicals will injure destroy dead and injured plants if used in excess. twigs and branches. Using too much chemical Disease organisms and may also leave too much insects may inhabit this residue on the fruits. Do material. Utah State University. IS dn dD (BUD SnftEJ&lR orchard are usually available in small packages. Sometimes these are at a different concentration or amount of toxicant than preparations formulated and packaged for use in commercial orchards. pesticides not 5) PENHIS 'IIP0 |