WSU Extension

Hortsense

Common Cultural : Hail damage
(revision date: 4/30/2013)


Use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for successful plant problem management.

Biology
Hail damage can vary from minor leaf spots and shredding to complete defoliation. Scarring of fruit may also occur. Minor damage may not be immediately apparent. Distribution of damaged plants can be limited to localized geographical areas.
Management Options

Non-Chemical Management
None recommended
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!

Chemical Management
IMPORTANT: Visit Home and Garden Fact Sheets for more information on using pesticides

None recommended

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Caption: Hail damage on salvia
Photo by: R.S. Byther
Caption: Hail damage
Photo by: R. Maleike
Caption: Tattered leaves and pear fruit damaged by severe hail storm
Photo by: M. Bush