Crop Profile

• Peach Crop Profile Includes information on general production practices, worker activities, insect and mite pests, diseases, weeds and recommendation on pest control.

Production

• Peach Growers Portal (NC State Extension) A website that provides commercial growers, home gardeners and Extension agents with comprehensive information about peaches, including management, production, weather and marketing materials

Diseases

• Fruit/Nut Disease Information Notes Publications by NC State Extension Plant Pathology on peach scab, and nematode control.

Integrated Pest Management

• NC Peach and Nectarine Disease and Pest Management Guide A guide to help manage diseases, insects, and weeds in peach orchards
• Eastern Peach Pest Management Strategies (FL, GA, MI, NC, NJ, PA, SC) Pest management needs and critical issues in eastern US peach production
• Pest Management Strategic Plan for Eastern Peaches (GA, NC, SC) Summary from a 2003 workshop on research and regulatory priorities in insect, disease and weed management in peach orchards
• Pest Management in Peaches (NC State Extension Peach Growers Portal) List of pest management resources on peaches

Publications

• North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual This manual provides growers, Extension personnel, researchers and other agricultural professionals with the most up-to-date information available on the selection, application, and safe and proper use of agricultural chemicals. The online version is updated as changes in recommendations occur throughout the year.
• Southeastern Peach, Nectarine and Plum Pest Management and Culture Guide Pest problems vary across the Southeast. This guide, developed by tree fruit specialists from ten southeastern land-grant universities, including NC State, covers multiple states and production areas.