Diseases of the plum: TOP 5 most dangerous diseases, and methods of their treatment

If the plum tree is not properly cared for and taken care of, the tree can be subject to various diseases. If the tree is already weakened, then it is exposed to various viral and fungal diseases. In order to properly start treating a tree with plum disease, you need to know exactly the signs of the most common diseases. Let's consider them in more detail.

Plum diseases: photos

Plum diseases: description with photo

• Plum bushiness (overgrowth). This plum disease is characterized by a large number of short, bunched shoots. Of course, shoots infected with this disease will not be able to bear fruit. Unfortunately, if the branch is already sick, then it must only be removed. For prevention, it is important to use mineral and organic fertilizers, and Bordeaux liquid has also proven itself well.
• Gum therapy. This plum disease is most often found on seed crops that have already been infected with the fungus. The reasons for the onset of this disease can be if there was a lack of watering, as well as if you overdid it with fertilizing. Among the signs of this disease can be distinguished: there is a wound or crack on the trunk and shoots, in the place from which the gum flowed, frozen drops of a colorless nature appear. If you see these signs on your drain, then the affected areas need to be treated with a 1% solution of copper sulfate, or take a garden pitch. Otherwise, the trees may simply die. If the shoot was severely affected, then it is better to remove it.

Plum disease gum therapy: photo

• Plum pockets. The causative agents of this disease are vocal fungi. Spores of this fungus begin to penetrate the flowers of the tree, thus infection occurs. Since the infection occurs inside the fetus, they do not have a bone and such fruits simply cannot be eaten. How can we fight this: in the first half of the summer, it will be necessary to remove all infected shoots; it is necessary to collect and destroy infected shoots before the spores of the fungus begin to disperse; for prevention, it is better to use a solution of Bordeaux mixture (3%).
• Rust. In July, you can sometimes notice rust spots on the plum leaves, over time they can increase in size. It is impossible to leave an infected tree just like that, as resistance to winter frosts decreases, and the yield will also be much less than expected. For prevention, you can use copper oxychloride before and after the moment of flowering. After you harvest (autumn), you can also spray the tree with a 1% solution of Bordeaux mixture.

Plum leaf disease Rust: photo

Aphid... This insect sucks out all the cell sap. Signs of the appearance of this pest on the plant: the top of the shoots begins to curl, the tree begins to significantly slow down its growth, the leaves begin to dry out and fall off, this insect can be seen on the back of the leaf.
For what reason worms appear in the plum. Plum sawfly larvae destroy the plum crop while still in green color. They eat not only the bone, but also the pulp of the fruit.

Ways to get rid of worms in fruits

For prevention, the tree needs to be processed as soon as possible, before insects harm your garden. The very first should be done in early spring. Subsequent treatments should be done before and after the flowering period. In order to prepare the solution, you can use the following drugs: Phosphamide, Dursban, Metaphos, Bordeaux liquid or iron vitriol.