What insect is this on my apple tree?

Read about pest & disease control for apple trees in this Stark Bro's Growing Guide article. Cultivate ideas and grow your knowledge. read more

Click here to learn more about them. As much as we love apples, there is a wide array of insect pests affecting apple harvests. read more

Hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 9 depending on the variety, there is an apple tree for nearly any North American climate. Apple trees require regular care to produce pest-free fruits, especially spraying to prevent infestations of apple maggots and codling moth worms. read more

Disease-resistant apple trees are easy-care options for growers who prefer a low-spray or no-spray orchard, and – for all apple trees – routine maintenance* can help keep most problems at bay. *Examples of good practices are: adequate watering, fertilizing as needed, seasonal pruning, preventative and active spraying, fall cleanup, and winter protection. read more