Be Prepared For Blight: A grower's best strategy in controlling fire blight is to act cautiously

摘要

THE battle against fire blight can sometimes seem like a never-ending process. According to Washington State University Extension agent Tim Smith, simply taking advice on how to control fire blight does not always work. "Fire blight infection risk evolves much faster than most other pests," notes Smith. "Advisers can warn you that a high blight risk period is coming, but day-to-day decisions during the time that risk is high are up to you."