Peach Tree question

Idk about fruits but I used a non hazardous powder for the aphids on all my vegetables that may, or may not help with worms. I've heard of people putting a stuffed hawk or buzzard to keep other birds away from their crop idk how true that is.

It really depends on the kind of insect pests you have, but here are some general things you can do if you want to spray pesticides.

Sometimes you can control effectively by spraying something like spinosad during the winter and that'll kill all the caterpillars that are overwintering on the branches. You could also spray spinosad just after the flowers bloom and then a week later. The important thing is that you kill the larvae before they get into the fruit, otherwise any pesticide application you do is worthless.

Spinosad is just one pesticide you can use but it is a nice low toxic pesticide which makes it well suited for residential areas and it also affects a large variety of insects. You should also always follow the directions on the label.

No problem. I'm actually a horticulture major and so I've studied this stuff for years and I'm thrilled that I get to help somebody with this knowledge.

ETA: If you really wanted to know the best course of action I'd recommend talking to an ag extension agent from your county. It's free and they have years more experience than I do, plus they know the area.

Cool. Yeah it sounds like he does know his stuff. I definitely don't know that much when it comes to growing stuff. We have a garden in the backyard that I've planted and so far I've gotten 1 measly banana pepper. My tomato plants are probably 4-1/2 feet tall and not even the first bloom.

I can build stuff and do my lawn care but growing fruits and veggies isn't my best ability.