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Table Legend
* Degree of importance of pest: I = Important pest, high probability of occurrence; II = Treat as needed; III = Occasional pest, treat when detected.
** Number of applications needed for most effective control. Wait 10 to 14 days between applications in cool weather and 7 to 10 days between applications in warm weather.
D = Drench or Granular application; S=Spray application.
Other Resources
- Aphids on Ornamental Landscape Plants. Frank, S. 2019 (revised). Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
- Green Apple Aphid / Spirea Aphid. Walgenbach, J. 2015. NC State Extension Publications.
- Lace Bugs, Frank, S. D. and S. Bambara. 2019 (revised). Entomology Insect Notes. NC State Extension Publications.
- Leaf Crumpler. Baker, J. R. 2019 (revised). PDIC Factsheets, NC State Extension Publications.
- Southern Red Mite and Spruce Spider Mite. Frank, S. et al. 2019 (revised). Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
- Woolly Apple Aphid on Ornamentals. Baker, J. R. 2019 (revised). PDIC Factsheets, NC State Extension Publications.
- Extension Plant Pathology Publications and Factsheets
- Horticultural Science Publications
- North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
For assistance with a specific problem, contact your local Cooperative Extension Center.
This Insect Note has not been peer reviewed.
Pyracantha Pest Management Calendar
Pests | Degree of Importance of Pest* | Number of applications** | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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apple aphid | II | 1 | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | |||||||||
hawthorne lace bug | I | 2 | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | |||||||
leafcrumpler | III | 2 | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | ||||||
woolly apple aphid | II | 2 | Spray Application or Drench | Spray Application or Drench | Spray Application or Drench | Spray Application or Drench | Spray Application or Drench | |||||||
southern red mite | I | 2 | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application |
* Degree of importance of pest: I=Important pest, high probability of occurrence, II=Treat as needed: III=Occasional pest, treat when detected. ↲
** Number of applications needed for most effective control. It is usually best to wait 10 to 14 days between applications in cool weather and 7 to 10 days between applications in warm weather. ↲
Publication date: Jan. 30, 2019
Revised: Nov. 10, 2023
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