Promising Non-Antibiotic Alternatives for Fire Blight Control in Apples and Pears Fire blight is one of the most destructive bacterial diseases affecting apple and pear orchards across the U.S. For years, growers relied on antibiotics like Oxytetracycline and Streptomycin to manage this disease. However, as of October 21, 2014, these antibiotic options are no longer […]
