That dreaded insect, the apple maggot, has ruined many a crop from the backyard apple tree. The damage is made by worms that hatch from the eggs deposited on apples by flies. After feeding, the worms ...
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 ...
Having apples from your own trees can be a nice plus, provided they aren't insect damaged and unpalatable. It is focused on those who have a few apple trees, but never have a nice edible crop because ...