Protecting crops from pests isn't a one-season job — priorities shift with the calendar. In spring, as crops start growing, check leaves regularly for early signs of aphids or whiteflies. Catching an infestation early is far cheaper and easier than dealing with a full outbreak later.
In summer, most insect activity increases with the heat, so spray early in the morning or just before sunset to avoid rapid evaporation and keep the treatment effective — and time it around your irrigation schedule so water doesn't wash the treatment away right after application.
As the season winds down in autumn, clear crop residue and harvest leftovers from the field — that's one of the main places pests breed and overwinter before the next season. Year-round, use monitoring traps to track pest type and density before deciding what to spray, which saves you the cost of untargeted, guesswork spraying.
Finally, always store pesticides and equipment in a dry place out of children's reach, and calibrate sprayers periodically for even coverage across the crop. Browse the "Sprayers & Equipment" and "Traps & Monitoring" sections of our shop to fully equip your farm ahead of the season.