Janet from Fallbrook, California (north San Diego County) writes
the caper buds are picked once a week and the berries (seed pods) are picked as they develop. All parts of this plant are edible when processed. University of California, Riverside entomologists have an info sheet this bug. Which of your products would you recommend that are food safe and harvesting can be done after the shortest wait time. Thanks
There are a varitey of horticultural oils that can be sprayed up to day of harvest on all edibles to control both a large variety of insects as well as a large variety of diseases. One example would be Fertilome Triple Action Plus II, but it does not have the exact species of bug you listed on the label so you may want to contact the manufacturer to ensure it will work for your pest. Fertilome is normally applied at 7-14 day intervals when condition are favorable for the pest or disease and can be used the same day the edibles are picked. You can contact VPG at 888-583-5296 or you can contact us with any other questions you may have as well.
Answer last updated on: 07/19/2013
