Spraying for apple rust - Ask Extension
We have two Honey crisp trees and have never sprayed for pests/disease. Last year was a very large amount of apples but most were deformed and many h...
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Spraying for apple rust #872197
Asked June 08, 2024, 2:58 PM EDT
We have two Honey crisp trees and have never sprayed for pests/disease. Last year was a very large amount of apples but most were deformed and many had small spots.
Insects or Apple rust?
Is now a good time to spray the tress? If so, with what?
Thanks,
Brian
Scott County Minnesota
Expert Response
Without a photo I can't be sure, but from your description, you likely are dealing with apple maggots:
https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/apple-maggot
There are several approaches. One is to bag the apples (pretty much now) with sandwich bags. This method is described in the link above. You can also spray. There are various protocols, but the spraying has to be done through the summer.
https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/apple-maggot
There are several approaches. One is to bag the apples (pretty much now) with sandwich bags. This method is described in the link above. You can also spray. There are various protocols, but the spraying has to be done through the summer.
