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Spring flush


title: Spring flush

Spring flush

A seasonal risk window when fresh vegetative growth accelerates pest build-up and spread.

Why it matters

  • Soft tissue is easier to feed on
  • Pest reproduction often accelerates with temperature + new growth
  • Beneficials can lag behind early season

What to do

  • Increase monitoring frequency during flush
  • Establish biological control early where possible
  • Avoid practices that disrupt beneficial establishment