OrchardShield - Home Orchard Program
Comprehensive pest and disease management for productive, healthy home orchards.
Ideal For
Backyard Growers
Homeowners with a few fruit trees who want healthy trees and quality fruit without becoming pest management experts
Small Orchards
Properties with 10-50 trees that need professional oversight but not full-scale commercial management
Estate Properties
Large landscapes with diverse fruit tree collections requiring comprehensive, coordinated care
What We Focus On
Insect & Mite Pests
Aphids, scale insects, codling moth, mites, and other common fruit tree pests that damage leaves, fruit, and overall tree health
Fungal & Bacterial Diseases
Fire blight, brown rot, powdery mildew, leaf curl, and other diseases that affect Central Coast orchards
Nutrient Deficiencies
Soil and foliar nutrition programs that address iron chlorosis, zinc deficiency, and other common nutritional issues
Seasonal Timing
Coordinated treatments aligned with tree phenology and pest life cycles for maximum effectiveness
Program Structure: Four Seasons of Care
Winter Dormancy
December - February- • Dormant oil applications to suffocate overwintering pests
- • Copper sprays for fungal disease prevention
- • Pruning assessments and wound treatments
- • Soil health evaluation and amendments
Spring Bud Break
March - May- • Fungicide applications timed to bud development
- • Early pest monitoring and intervention
- • Foliar nutrition for strong leaf emergence
- • Pollinator-safe pest management during bloom
Summer Heat & Pest Pressure
June - August- • Active pest monitoring and targeted treatments
- • Fruit protection from codling moth and other pests
- • Mite management during hot, dry periods
- • Water stress monitoring and recommendations
Fall Recovery
September - November- • Post-harvest tree health assessment
- • Late-season disease prevention
- • Nutrient applications for winter reserves
- • Planning for the following season
Environmentally Responsible Orchard Care
- ✓ Pollinator-safe application timing and product selection
- ✓ Targeted treatments that minimize environmental impact
- ✓ Soil biology preservation and enhancement
- ✓ Beneficial insect conservation
- ✓ Organic and reduced-risk product options when appropriate
- ✓ Water quality protection in application methods
What to Expect
Healthier Trees
Vigorous growth, better disease resistance, longer lifespan
Better Fruit
Improved yield, reduced pest damage, higher quality harvest
Stronger Ecosystem
Balanced approach that supports beneficial insects and soil health
Why Home Orchards Need Professional Oversight
Timing Precision
Many treatments have narrow effective windows. Miss the timing and you miss the benefit. Our expertise ensures applications happen at the optimal moment.
Pest Identification
Misidentifying pests leads to wrong treatments. We accurately diagnose problems and select appropriate, targeted solutions.
Product Knowledge
Understanding which products to use, when, and how to apply them safely requires specialized training and experience.
Integrated Approach
We consider the whole system—soil health, tree vigor, beneficial insects, and environmental factors—not just individual problems.
Ready for professional care for your home orchard?
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