2024-10-21
Mica-KAOLIN CLAY SPRAYS FOR FRUIT TREES
Kaolin clay sprays are an important organic orchard strategy used after petal fall to repel many types of pest insects and protect trees from sunburn and high temperatures. The spray is most commonly used for pears, apples, citrus, and stone fruit. Kaolin clay repels pests by creating a protective barrier on plant surfaces, making the fruit tree an unsuitable environment for certain insects to land, feed and lay eggs. The tiny clay particles serve to disguise the target fruit and can clog the eyes, ears and reproductive organs of many common pest insects. Research confirms that after the application of kaolin clay, insects spend excessive time grooming to try to