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X-disease Phytoplasma and Little Cherry Virus Scouting and Sampling Guide

Cherry growers – Harvest is the perfect time to look for Little Cherry Disease!

Learn what to look for at https://treefruit.wsu.edu/crop-protection/disease-management/western-x/sampling-guide/

Additional questions can be directed to:

  • COMMERCIAL CHERRY ORCHARDS: Contact Corina Serban, WSU Extension, (509) 574-1595 or email corina.serban@wsu.edu
  • BACKYARD CHERRY GROWERS: Contact your local Horticulture Pest & Disease Board, Franklin County 509-545-3580 or Benton County 509-539-0069

"Spray Update" apples growing on tree

Benton-Franklin Spring Spray Update

Following the WSU DAS models for the Tri-Cities, first Codling Moth sprays should be applied May 16 and first Western Cherry Fruit Fly sprays should be applied May 19th. Additional cover sprays should be applied as directed on the insecticide label. Read and follow the label.

For control options, reference the spray guides below and follow all label instructions on the pesticide. The pest guides will give you more information on the biology and life cycle of the insect.

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Franklin County Cherry Growers

FRANKLIN COUNTY HORTICULTURAL PEST BOARD IS SCOUTING COMMERCIAL ORCHARDS FOR CLRV . If your commercial orchard is 10-12 years or older, we will be scouting for Cherry Leaf Roll Virus (CLRV). Every year we survey up to 1500 acres of cherry orchards in Franklin County with successful efforts in discovering and eliminating many trees with CLRV. We provide this “second set of eyes” service to you at no cost. Learn more...
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Have you seen me? Report all Japanese Beetle sightings to Washington State Department of Agriculture, 1-800-443-6684 Email: PestProgram@agr.wa.gov Website: agr.wa.gov/beetles

Pest Alert: Report Japanese Beetle Sightings to WSDA

If you have seen Japanese beetle in Washington, please report it immediately to Washington Department of Agriculture. Report sightings on the WSDA website agr.wa.gov/beetles You can also email PestProgram@agr.wa.gov or call 1-800-443-6684.
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Publications & Resources

Homeowner Publications

Commercial Grower Publications

Additional Resources

Did you know?

County laws in Benton, Franklin, Yakima and Walla Walla counties require that backyard tree fruit growers control pests because they are a potential source of infestation for any nearby commercial orchard. To report an infested fruit tree, please contact us.

Your local Pest Board will pay you to remove your back yard fruit bearing trees!

Just call us for complete information and we’ll give you a certificate redeemable at participating nurseries once the tree is removed. Homeowners must call us BEFORE removing tree. Only specific types of trees qualify for the program. Residential trees only – no commercial orchards.

Find Pesticide Alternatives for Managing Pests in Backyard Fruit Trees (link)

Contact Us

Benton County

Frank Wolf
620 Market Street
Prosser, WA 99350

509-539-0069
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Franklin County

Pam Loa
502 W. Boeing St.
Pasco, WA 99301

509-545-3580
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