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Apple spots #872131

Asked June 07, 2024, 6:03 PM EDT

What can I do about the spots on the apples. It’s on all of them blossoms

Carver County Minnesota

Expert Response

Hi Mary,

This spots are a sign that you have apple maggots. Here’s more information:

https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/apple-maggot#:~:text=Damage%20caused%20by%20apple%20maggot&text=Apple%20maggot%20flies%20lay%20eggs,larvae)%20tunneling%20through%20the%20flesh

Bagging fruit is the easiest way for people with one or two trees to protect apples from insects. But once you see the damage, it’s too late.

Here’s more about bagging apples:

https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/bagging-apples-for-insect-and-disease-control/#:~:text=How%20do%20I%20bag%20my,the%20stem%20on%20each%20side.

I hope this helps. Thanks.

MJ Replied June 09, 2024, 9:18 AM EDT

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