With a few exceptions, apples (Malus x domestica) need a nearby friend so they can pollinate each other and subsequently develop fruit. You can’t just plant one tree a
How to Identify and Control 11 Apple Tree Pests
06.07.2023 - 16:40 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren
How to Identify and Control 11 Apple Tree PestsIf you’re growing apple trees, I’m sorry to say you’re almost certainly going to become acquainted with one (or more) of the pests on this list at some point.
I’m not saying that in the case of an infestation your trees are necessarily toast, but there are a lot of pests that like them and many of these are pretty common.
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Don’t be mad at me, I’m just the messenger. I mean, it’s not just a coincidence that iconic apple imagery often includes the presence of a worm.
So, with the bad news out of the way, I can tell you the good news. For the most part, none of these pests will kill your trees. At worst, they’ll usually just do a number on your harvest.
Still, if you’re like me, you don’t want to share your harvest with a bunch of freeloading pests. So here are the most common ones you need to watch for:
11 Common Apple PestsThere’s no time like the present to start slaying our foes, so let’s jump right in:
1. AphidsWhen I first saw woolly apple aphids (Eriosoma lanigerum), I have to admit I was more fascinated than annoyed, the latter being my usual reaction to the presence of aphids.
Woolly aphids are almost cute with their cottony, waxy coating.
Still, they don’t get a pass just because of their interesting appearance.
Neither do the other types of aphids that feed on apples, like rosy apple aphids (Dysaphis plantaginea) and green apple aphids (Aphis pomi).
Green and rosy types feed on the shoots, buds, and leaves, causing distorted growth and curled leaves.
Woolly apple aphids are a whole other matter. These pests feed on the shoots, branches, and roots.
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