Non-Chemical Management
- Avoid use of susceptible varieties such as 'Bing', 'Lambert', 'Royal Ann', and 'Van'. Plant less susceptible types such as 'Black Republican' or 'Mazzard'.
- Prune out and destroy infected tissues during dry weather. Do this in the summer, when it is easiest to distinguish killed spurs. Disinfect pruning tools between cuts.
- Cold damage may increase severity of this disease. Do not plant in cold pockets or other locations where cold injury is likely to occur.
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!