Care for Citrus Trees
How to Plant, Care and Choose Finger Limes
If you love Finger Limes as much as we do, you will want to make sure that they thrive. Here's a quick guide to help you choose the right tree and how grow healthy, productive Finger Lime trees.
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How to Attract Beneficial Insects to your Citrus Trees
Companion planting is used frequently in vegetable gardens to attract beneficial insects, but companion planting is not common around citrus trees. We hope this blog will encourage you to give companion planting for citrus a go.
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Citrus Mites - Varieties, Damage Symptoms, Control Strategies
Citrus mites are tiny arachnids that feed on plant sap. They impact tree health and fruit quality. Learn about the two types of citrus mites, damage they do and control strategies
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Leaf-Roller Caterpillars - Types, Damage Signs, and Control Strategies
Leaf-roller caterpillars can cause extensive damage to citrus trees, especially the leaves and shoots. Learn how to recognise the caterpillars, the damage they cause and how to control the caterpillars.
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Monthly Maintenance Calendar for Citrus Trees
This table outlines, for each month, the normal weather conditions, pests, diseases/ problems that are likely to occur. It also includes suggested actions or solutions.
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How to Recognise and Control Mealybugs on Citrus Trees
Mealybugs are small sap-sucking insects that can be a serious pest of citrus trees. causing stunted growth, leaf yellowing, and reduced fruit quality. Learn about the types of Mealybugs, the damage they cause, and possible control solutions.
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Overview of How to Protect your Citrus Trees from Insects and Disease.
New Zealand's climate, while ideal for citrus growth, can also attract unwanted pests and diseases. Here's a guide to keeping your citrus trees healthy and thriving.
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Aphids - Main types of Citrus Aphids, Damage Symptoms, Control Strategies
Citrus aphids are tiny pests which affect both the health of citrus trees and the citrus fruit. Learn about NZ's two citrus aphids, the damage they cause, and possible control solutions.
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Scale - Types, Damage and Control Strategies
Scale insects are tiny, common pests that attach themselves to citrus trees, sucking out the sap. They can cause significant damage if left untreated. Learn how to recognise scale, the damage they cause as well as control strategies.
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Step-by-Step Guide to Planting Citrus with Confidence:
After purchasing your citrus trees it is important to know how to plant and care for them. This blog details when, where and how to plant your tree with a brief overview of pruning, pest management and harvesting fruit.
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Lemon Tree Borer - How to Identify Insect, Damage and Control Strategies
Lemon Tree Borer, a serious pest of citrus trees, particularly lemons and mandarins. It attacks the trunk and branches of trees, causing severe damage, even death. Learn how to recognise the borer, plus damage and control strategies.
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