July
Disease |
Monitor and manage algal stem blotch and leaf diseases. Treat for bacterial wilt if present. |
Insect Pests |
Scout for flea beetles, larval citrus root weevil (by pulling out dead or dying plants and examining the roots and surrounding soil/bark), larval flatheaded borer, chilli thrips, and spider mites and apply recommended control measures if present. |
Leaf Tissue Samples |
Leaves should be collected for tissue nutrient analysis if not done during June. Select samples from fully expanded leaves in the middle of a recent summer growth flush. |
Weeds |
Apply post-emergence herbicide if weeds are at densities that hinder bush growth. |
August
Disease |
Monitor and manage algal stem blotch and leaf diseases. Treat for bacterial wilt if present. |
Insect Pests |
Scout for flea beetles, larval citrus root weevil (by pulling out dead or dying plants and examining the roots and surrounding soil/bark), larval flatheaded borer, chilli thrips, and spider mites and apply recommended control measures if present. |
Weeds |
Apply pre-emergence herbicide if summer rainfall has been heavy. Apply post-emergence herbicide if weeds are at densities that hinder bush growth. |
September
Disease |
Monitor and manage algal stem blotch and leaf diseases. Treat for bacterial wilt if present. |
Insect Pests |
Scout for flea beetles, larval citrus root weevil (by pulling out dead or dying plants and examining the roots and surrounding soil/bark), larval flatheaded borer, chilli thrips, and spider mites and apply recommended control measures if present. |
Weeds |
Apply a pre-emergence herbicide for cool season weeds (tank mix with a post-emergence herbicide if weeds are at a density that hinders bush growth). |