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Lesion on peach tree #876062

Asked July 05, 2024, 9:37 PM EDT

I have a young peach tree with a lesion on the trunk very close to the ground. It looks deep. I sprayed some Bonide in it in hopes of discouraging insect infestation. How can I treat it?

Mesa County Colorado

Expert Response

Are you able to upload a photo showing the damage? A photo showing the whole tree in its setting is helpful as well as photos closer-up that show the damage. 

You can also contact the Master Gardener Help Desk in Grand Junction at <personal data hidden> or send photos to <personal data hidden>. 

An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 22, 2024, 10:05 AM EDT

https://photos.google.com/memory/grid/<personal data hidden>/<personal data hidden>/<personal data hidden>/<personal data hidden>/AF1QipODJpmvSjFXmsOOMVjQrAoL9tt5rGfjwBPETmW0JQ

The Question Asker Replied July 23, 2024, 12:52 PM EDT

The link did not work. 

If the damage is down low, it could be that your tree has peachtree borer (https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/peach-tree-borer-5-566/). To better diagnose the issue, a photo would help. Are you able to upload an image file (.jpg, .png, etc) rather than include a link?
 

An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 23, 2024, 1:19 PM EDT

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