Apple scab - Ask Extension
Hoe do I treat a tree with apple scab without endangering wildlife or my pets?
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Apple scab #876989
Asked July 12, 2024, 1:26 PM EDT
Hoe do I treat a tree with apple scab without endangering wildlife or my pets?
Rice County Minnesota
Expert Response
You don’t need to treat your tree.
Apple scab is mostly a cosmetic problem. You can prune out dead branches. Be sure to clean up all fallen leaves and fruit this summer and fall.
We are seeing a lot of apple scab this year. Your tree may come back perfectly fine next year, but be sure to do the clean up.
