Insects and diseases can cause problems in peaches, plums, nectarines and pecans. Homeowners who grow these fruit trees can more easily identify the problems and select the proper control methods if ...

What’s worse than finding a worm in your apple? Answer: Finding half a worm. Modern pesticides and strict inspection policies have made finding a codling moth larva, or worm, in an apple from a ...

Just when you’re ready for a long winter’s nap, it’s time to tend your fruit trees. If you don’t, chances are they’ll struggle in the coming season. Giving them attention now helps ward off insects ...

Growing fruit on trees is a rewarding experience, but it comes with challenges. From pests and disease to climate stress or ...

University of Florida researchers are using a combination of individual protective covers and plant growth regulators to help ...

The city of Redlands is taking drastic measures to combat an invasive species of fruit fly plaguing the area, planning for the removal of fruit from trees at more than 2,000 homes in the area. The ...