There are several pests of apple trees that can be labeled as worms. The first step is to properly identify which “worm” you have. Contact your local Master Gardener clinic and talk to them ...

Planting wildflowers in apple orchards could save farmers up to 3,000 per hectare a year, according to a new study.

Even crab-apple trees can be an issue, Rose noted. There have been instances in which the Mesa County Division of Pest Management took action against people who did not properly manage their fruit ...

A wide variety of pests can affect apple trees. Those interested can learn about the common ones and ways to control them at Apples All Year Long: Pest Management, on Saturday, July 14, at the Audubon ...

Hoverfly larvae feed on woolly apple aphids, lessening pest pressure on the fruit trees.” Because of its shallow roots and compact size, sweet alyssum won’t compete with apple trees for nutrients.

Apples that stay on the tree longest are the most heavily infested by codling moths. Apples harvested early are the least infested. Populations of this pest increase with each generation produced.

In reality, growing apple trees is demanding work; apples are a crop with many pest problems. Commercial apple-growers don’t apply 12 to 18 sprays a season because they enjoy spraying.

Soft organic pest control is good for beneficial life but not for pests. (Howard Garrett / Special Contributor) Folks seem to think that fruit trees are hard to grow and have too many bugs and ...

Beyond pest control, flower strips also support bees and other pollinating insects, help to capture more carbon from the atmosphere, and improve the overall health of the farm environment.