Apricot Insect, Mite & Nematode Pests

Apricot in California > Deficiencies & Pests > Insect, Mite & Nematodes

Some rootstocks commonly used in apricot orchards are susceptible to nematode species, including root lesion (Pratylenchus vulnus), dagger (Xiphinema americanum), and ring (Mesocriconema xenoplax) and root knot (Meloidogyne) nematodes. The impact of nematodes on apricot production can be moderated by pre-plant soil fumigation or by utilizing nematode resistant rootstocks.

Peach twig borer is a common pest in commercial apricot orchards throughout California, and generally requires annual treatment. The prevalence of other major insect pests, including fruit tree leafroller (Archips argyrospila), stink bug, orange tortrix (Argyrotaenia citrana), European fruit lecanium (Parthenolecanium corni), katydids, mites, and aphids, varies among regions and years (Norton and Coates 2012, UC IPM 2012).

For detailed information: UC Statwide IPM Program: How to Manage Pests: Apricot

Apricot Photo Gallery

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Deficiencies | Insects & Mite Pests | Diseases & Disorders | Vertebrates

Fruittree Leafroller Larva. photo by JKClark. UC IPM Project ©UC Regents

Leafroller Damage. photo by JKClark. UC IPM Project ©UC Regents

Adult redshouldered stink bug. photo by JKClark. UC IPM Project ©UC Regents

Forktailed Katydid and Fruit Damage. © UC Regents

Adult European red mite. photo by JKClark. UC IPM Project ©UC Regents

An aphid nymph on an opening apricot bud. photo by JKClark. UC IPM Project ©UC Regents

Brown Mite adults and masses of red eggs on wood. photo by JKClark. UC IPM Project ©UC Regents

Peachtree Borer Larvae. photo by JKClark. UC IPM Project ©UC Regents

San Jose Scale. photo by JKClark. UC IPM Project ©UC Regents

European Fruit Lecanium. photo by JKClark. UC IPM Project ©UC Regents

Mature Peach Twig Borer Larva. photo by JKClark. UC IPM Project ©UC Regents

Fruittree Leafroller. photo by JKClark. UC IPM Project ©UC RegentsRegents