Apple tree pests - Ask Extension
Hello,
I have been having issues the past few years with my apple crops. They are grow at a homestead level.
It appears that some bug is boring...
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Apple tree pests #874546
Asked June 24, 2024, 10:10 PM EDT
Hello,
I have been having issues the past few years with my apple crops. They are grow at a homestead level.
It appears that some bug is boring into the apples and destroying them before we are able to harvest them. Is there something I can do to treat the trees? If so what is the best timing and should I do this every year? Can I save this year’s apples or is it too late?
Thank you!
Ottawa County Michigan
Expert Response
Hello. I think that you have codling moth, which is a common pest in Michigan especially in blocks where insecticides are not used. It is a hard pest to control organically. We do have a codling moth virus that will help control this pest. It is called CyD-X.
Here is a nice new article about codling moth for commercial growers. It has good information:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/codling-moth-management-options-for-michigan-apples
