Dear producer: If you hope to have a successful season with your D'Agen plum trees, there is one factor you cannot neglect from April onwards: monitoring and control of the Chirigua.
The silent enemy of your fruit buds
From April until the buds begin to swell, the Chirigua becomes a frequent and dangerous visitor in orchards.
The damage it causes is direct and lethal to your harvest: consume the fruit bud of the darter. By destroying this bud, the tree is left without flowers, completely eliminating the production capacity of that branch.
Control Alternatives: What really works?
Control of this bird is usually approached through a combination of deterrent tools, such as:
- Noise-reducing cannons
- Laser beam systems
- Birds of prey (biological control)
- Repellents
However, not all strategies offer the same long-term effectiveness.
The Proven Solution: Naturally Synthetic Repellents
After 13 years of experience By controlling this bird in the field, the most successful and consistent result has been achieved using repellents.
Specifically, those of natural synthesis and biodynamic origin. The main advantage of this method is that it serves a vital dual purpose:
- High efficiency: They effectively keep the bird away from the orchard.
- Sustainability: They do not harm the Chirigua, allowing for ecosystem-friendly control.
Visible Results: The Recovery of the Orchard
The impact of good control is not immediate, but it is definitive. After two years of constant monitoring With natural repellents, the results are conclusive: the branches of the D'Agen plum tree become populated with darts again.
By protecting the buds during the winter, the tree is able to produce fruit again. quantity and quality, restoring profitability to the orchard.
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Author: Ivan Villablanca Prinea
Profession: Agricultural Engineer – Independent Agricultural Consultant
Entity: PUCV ADVISOR
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