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Fruit Skin Blemishes #943233

Asked August 24, 2026, 11:33 AM EDT

Wondering why my red haven peaches and barlett pears are getting these skin blemishes on them. I use Imidan insecticide and Kaptan fungacide on my trees. Any suggestions you can give to prevent these blemishes would be greatly appreciated.

Ottawa County Michigan

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I'm sorry, I can't tell what those blemishes are from the photos -- you might send samples into the MSU plant disease diagnostic lab.

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Fruit Skin Blemishes #943233

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