"Zootal" wrote in message
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"SteveB" toquerville@zionvistas wrote in message
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Here is yet another apple tree question. My old apple tree has a
bazillion
apples on it. Question: Exactly what do I do to it to keep worms from
eating
the apples? Every year, almost every apple has one or more worms in it.
Is
there a spray that can be safely used? And - here is the important
question
that I haven't found an answer to - exactly how do I go about applying
it,
IE what equipment do I need? This tree is 30-40 feet tall, and 30+ feet
across, it's quite large. My wife bought me a hand sprayer (bless her
soul
LOL), but it isn't quite up to the task. How do I spray a huge apple
tree?


Many worms lay their eggs in the flowers, and the worms eat their way OUT
of the apple. Noting can be done after the fruit sets.

Steve



So am I basically SOL? Is it too late for this years crop?

Of all of the worms that typically infest apples, how many are already
there, and how many can I prevent by spraying?

If diazanon is evil, what are the alternatives?

I said many, not all, and made the mistake of saying worms lay eggs. They
don't. Adults of the species do who have a worm stage in their
metamorphosis.

Spraying now will help keep interlopers off who come along, but won't do
anything for the ones already in the inside. Consult your local nursery or
coop to get info pertinent to your exact location. It may or may not be
much help now, but it will be location specific, and may help with next
year's crop.

Steve

Steve