Pear Tree Issue

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9:31a, 4/14/23

AG

This pear tree is about 4-5 years old and have never had issues with it. This year after it bloomed some of the leaves started dying. I did a quick Google search and the popular responses were "fire blight". If it is, any advice for treatment?

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9:43a, 4/14/23

AG

Plano area - maybe not fruit
Neil Sperry
https://neilsperry.com/radio/texas-lawn-garden-hour/

Aggieland - does fruit & gardens
Skip Richter
https://kamu.tamu.edu/radio/radio-programs/garden-success/

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2:41p, 4/14/23

AG

Looks like Fire Blight disease. Google "Fire Blight Neil Sperry" "for recommendations

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5:16p, 4/14/23

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According to the below article, I am guessing the Fire Blight spray and Copper Fungicide I bought on Amazon will not clear it up this season. The only option this season is to prune every branch impacted.

https://neilsperry.com/2012/05/fire-blight-attacks-apples-pears/

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Affected trees can be treated with a copper fungicide or antibiotics, but ONLY DURING THE BLOOMING PERIOD.