Rose chafer activity has increased. Watch days to harvest interval for insecticides and fungicides. According to a recent EPA announcement, it appears that there may be some severe restrictions on the use of Lorsban beginning in 2001, so don't carry large inventories going into 2001. Apricots are coloring now. Renew brown rot control program as ripening begins.
Peach are at pit hardening.
Greater peach tree borer flight has begun. Bacterial spot symptoms are still relatively low. Maintain a minimal brown rot program when warm, wet conditions favor brown rot. Tart cherry fruit started turning red last week. Target 1 st harvest for SW Michigan will be sometime during the last week of June in more advanced orchards.