If you’ve grown a peach, apple, or cherry tree for any length of time, you’ve almost certainly met the enemy. Tiny, soft-bodied, and deceptively inconspicuous at first glance, aphids are among the ...

Q: How soon should I start spraying my apple tree with Sevin to stop bug damage to apples? Last year I had quite a bit of damage. The tree is just starting to leaf out. — Robert M. A: If the damage ...

Safeguarding your trees against pests is important to their health and longevity. Invasive species can wreak havoc by defoliating or infecting trees, and left untreated, can lead to loss of limbs and ...

Your garden is not only home to pests that can pose a threat to your plants, but also to beneficial insects that can save the greenery.

Many homeowners enjoy growing their own fruit, but they have also learned that they require a lot of care to approach the quality of products obtained from a commercial orchard or grocery store.

The apple maggot (Rhagoletis pomonella) is the most important insect pest to Minnesota grown apples and typically starts to become active in July. Heavily infested apples are distorted, inedible and ...