Suncheon City Makes Every Effort to Prevent the Inflow and Spread of Fire Blight Disease in Fruit Trees
Active Recommendation for Second Pest Control at Nakanbae Jusanji Starting Thursday, the 1st of Next Month
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Heo Seok) announced on the 31st that it is making every effort to prevent the introduction and spread of fire blight, which is rapidly spreading nationwide and causing significant damage to apple and pear farms.
The city's Agricultural Technology Center, after observing the flowering status, determined that the optimal timing for the second round of pest control in the main production area of Nakan pears is from the 2nd of next month, and has actively encouraged fire blight control measures.
The optimal timing for the second pest control is the 5th day after 80% of the flowers have bloomed in the orchard, which falls on the 2nd and 3rd (Friday and Saturday) of next month. However, since rain is forecasted for the 3rd and 4th (Saturday and Sunday), the 1st (Thursday) is considered the best timing.
The Nakan Pear Farming Association is also actively engaged in fire blight control, sending text messages to 181 members urging them to carry out the second pest control at the optimal time.
Fire blight causes leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits to turn brown or black, resembling burn marks, and gradually wither and die. It is a quarantine pest that requires the removal of host plants within a 100-meter radius of the affected orchard, causing enormous damage to the apple and pear industries.
The city completed the first pest control from the 8th to the 22nd of last month on 190 farms covering 127 hectares cultivating apples and pears, during the period when pear flower buds and apple shoots began to open.
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A representative from the Suncheon Agricultural Technology Center stated, “Since the flowering status varies by cultivation area and variety, farmers should observe the flowering status of their own orchards and carry out pest control five days after 80% of the flowers have bloomed to maximize effectiveness.” He added, “We ask apple and pear farmers to actively implement pest control measures to prevent the introduction and spread of fire blight.”
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