How to Protect Apple Trees From Boring Insects
Apples are among the most popular fruits for home growing. Their sweet taste is universally appealing, their blossoms are sweet and refreshing, and the trees are some of the easiest fruit trees to grow. Apples can be stored for long periods of time, so grow them and keep them long after the harvest. But watch for some pests, like wood-boring beetles and worms, that tend to infest apple trees. These insects can cause damage to the wood and tree growth. The best way to avoid this problem is to prevent infestations by adequately protecting your trees. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Instructions
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Keep your trees healthy to prevent infestations from the start. Choose good planting sites. Protect your trees from cold or sun damage and from the wind.
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Maintain consistent watering and fertilizing schedules to prevent stress on the trees and keep them strong.
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Take care of any broken or damaged tree branches immediately. Prune them away or use wound paint to keep insects from getting in.
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If you have trees that are already infested, prune them or cut them down to protect your other trees.
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Wind hardware cloth around tree trunks and limbs. Keep the cloth appproximately 1 1/2 inches away from the surface of the trunk. This will prevent woodpecker damage, which could allow beetles and worms into the wood of the tree.
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Tips & Warnings
If trees are infested with wood boring insects, they'll be damaged. Use pesticide in this case, and double your protection to prevent future infestations.
Cold air and frost can damage and kill apple trees and fruit.
