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Honeycrisp apple tree damage #871483

Asked June 04, 2024, 10:21 AM EDT

Hi, I have treated my tree for insects but have seen some damage and wonder if you could help me identify an treat the problem.

Dakota County Minnesota

Expert Response

Hello,

This looks like damage from the Speckled Green fruit worm;

https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/research/backyard-apple-pests

http://minnesotaseasons.com/Insects/speckled_green_fruitworm_moth.html#:~:text=Speckled%20green%20fruitworm%20moth%20is,It%20is%20common%20in%20Minnesota.

Here are some ways to control it;

https://www.canr.msu.edu/ipm/diseases/speckled_green_fruitworm

Hope this helps,

Sally Granath

St. Louis County MG

An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 07, 2024, 4:03 PM EDT

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