Non-Chemical Management
- Avoid wounding trees.
- Prevent winter injury.
- Provide proper culture to maintain healthy trees.
- Prune out and destroy infected tissues during the summer. Remove all dead wood.
- Correct pruning practices minimize injury and improve wound healing. For more information on pruning fruit trees see PNW 400, Training and Pruning Your Home Orchard, or contact your WSU Master Gardeners or county Extension agent.
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!