How and when should I prune back sprouts to encourage more lateral growth without prompting more water sprouts on my apricot tree??

Question: I have a hardy apricot tree that flowers nicely each spring, then all fruitlets fall off or are severely damaged by insects. This spring I pruned it very hard so I can reach branches and better monitor for insects, tie on maggot barriers. All branches have sent out dozens of sprouts due to pruning, read more How and when should I prune back sprouts to encourage more lateral growth without prompting more water sprouts on my apricot tree??