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Fielding Questions: Have apple trees? You might consider insect control to protect the fruit

Q: How soon should I start spraying my apple tree with Sevin to stop bug damage to apples? Last year I had quite a bit of damage. The tree is just starting to leaf out. — Robert M. A: If the damage ...
San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Why worm castings may be the ideal insect control for your fruit trees

I received the following email from Doug Brooks, who gardens in Claremont. “For years, I have used some type of yearly insect control product to help protect my fruit trees. The last few years I have ...
The Conversation

Fungi to the rescue: South African scientists use innovative approach to protect apple trees

Antoinette Paula Malan receives funding from Hortgro Science South Africa. Letodi Luki Mathulwe receives funding from HORTGRO Science South Africa. Nomakholwa Faith Stokwe works for Stellenbosch ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Apple tree holes could be insect or woodpecker

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • I have a red delicious apple tree that I have never sprayed. It has needed protection; it’s just that I did not have the time ...
Oregonian

Now’s the time for pruning and spraying apple trees: Here are some tips

CORVALLIS, Ore. – From newly minted gardeners to avid urban farmers, everyone with a patch of land wants to grow an apple tree. Other fruits – pears, cherries, figs, plums – are desirable, too, but ...