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 ...

Unfortunately, many pests love fruit trees and can easily damage leaves and spoil harvests. However, there are ways to get rid of these problematic visitors—without using harmful pesticides. For ...

September commences the fall harvest season. Mid- to late-season apple varieties ripen from September to late October and are harvested when the fruits are mature but before they are fully ripe. A ...

Q: I have had wormy apples in my Honeycrisp apple tree. Last year, I had the same problem. I was told to spray a fungicide. I also sprayed neem oil. I waited until the apples started to form. I still ...

For home orchardists in Western Washington, the arrival in the 1980s of apple maggot, a highly destructive pest common in the eastern United States, has been discouraging. In less than 15 years, the ...

If you're lucky enough to have an apple tree in your yard, you already know the joy that picking a fresh, juicy, and crisp fruit can provide. You also know the pain of having that joy spoiled when you ...