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How to Manage Pests

Pests in Gardens and Landscapes

Seasonal development and life cycle—Peach scab

The scab fungus overwinters in lesions on twigs and resumes growth in March. It is spread by spring rains and sprinkler irrigation. Infections begin to appear in late spring.

Scab overwinters on infected twigs in lesions
Scab overwinters on infected twigs in lesions

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