Brossage et badigeon : éliminer les ennemis cachés des arbres fruitiers en automne

Fungal diseases, fungi, and parasitic insects... Before winter, you must treat the fruit trees in your orchard as a preventative measure: remove fruit affected by brown rot, flush out woolly aphids, protect scars, and apply a whitewash spray. #orchard #autumn #prevention #pest #disease Diseases and Pests In autumn, fruit, in this case apples, that remain on the tree are shriveled: they are attacked by brown rot. They must be removed. Brushing the Trunk Fungus spores and parasitic insects hide in cracks and moss to survive the winter and attack the orchard in spring. To eliminate them, brush the trunk, large branches, and forks with a paving brush. Avoid wire brushes, which could injure the tree. Protection and Healing A hole or a scar is an entry point for diseases and parasites. Consider protecting them with clay or a healing paste specifically designed for fruit trees. Applying Whitewash A natural whitewash helps eliminate aphid eggs and other pests such as fungal fungi. It was common practice to whitewash the trunks of fruit trees to protect them. This was also visible proof that the orchard, whether private or communal, was well maintained. 0:00 Treating the orchard before winter 0:13 Removing mummified fruit 0:52 Removing moss and parasitic insects 1:19 Healing wounds 1:46 Horticultural whitewash