Tree Fruit Resources

Montana fruit growers can often use information developed for other locations, but producers should be aware that growing conditions in other states are often quite different from those found in Montana.  These resources contain basic information about the life cycles of pests and diseases of tree fruits.  Information from other states should be interpreted in view of Montana's climate and growing season.

Many of the tree fruit publications listed below are relevant to tree fruit production in Montana, but they were not written specifically for use in Montana.  It is always necessary to determine whether a pesticide is registered for use in Montana before applying it. Registration and labeling of pesticides may change, so it is important to have current information.  Always follow label instructions and use safety precautions.

CDMS Pesticide Labels and MSDS
http://www.cdms.net/manuf/default.asp

Washington State University Tree Fruit Spray Guide, EB0419
http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/cepublications/eb0419/eb0419.pdf

Michigan State University Fruit Spraying Calendar, E154
http://www.msue.msu.edu/epubs/pestpubs/E154/

WSU Tree Fruit Research Center, Lapins Cherry Page
http://postharvest.tfrec.wsu.edu/generic.php?article=ulapin

Cherry Fruit Fly
http://www.ncw.wsu.edu/cff1998.htm

Cherry Powdery Mildew
http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/eb1539/eb1539.html
http://fruit.wsu.edu/Diseases/chmildew.htm

Cherry Brown Rot
http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/eb1047e/eb1047e.html

Oregon State University

Western Cherry Fruit Fly Degree-day Model
http://ippc2.orst.edu/cgi-bin/ddmodel.pl?spp=cff

Weed Identification

http://www.css.orst.edu/weeds/id.html

Michigan State University

Cherry Leaf Spot Infection Chart
http://www.maes.msu.edu/nwmihort/cls.htm

Fruit IPM in Michigan
http://www.msue.msu.edu/fruit/fruitipm.htm

Fertilizer Basics
http://www.msue.msu.edu/vanburen/e-896.htm

Montana Pesticide Education and Safety

Montana Pesticide Education Program
http://mtpesticides.org/

Montana Pesticide Safety Program Emergency Information
http://scarab.msu.montana.edu/extension/MTEmergencyInfo.html

Pesticide Applicator Training in Montana
http://scarab.msu.montana.edu/extension/MTPPAT.htm

Montana Department of Agriculture Pesticide Programs
http://agr.state.mt.us/programs/asd/pesticide.shtml

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