Fire Blight on Bradford Pear: Pruning, Disinfection, and Dormant Sprays

Integrated Management

• Prune 6+ inches into healthy wood; disinfect shears in 1:5 bleach solution after each cut.
• Dormant spray: 100% pure neem oil, copper sulfate, or Bordeaux mix.
• Avoid excess nitrogen and irrigation during bloom.
• Monitor and repeat pruning as needed.

Bradford pear is less susceptible than other pears but still vulnerable.