“Everyone thinks it’s a great, romantic idea to grow fruit in the backyard,” Colorado State University Extension Master Gardener Susan Rose said, “but fruit trees are quite a commitment, and pests ...

Bridget Hatfield (Technical Services Manager, Kemin Crop Technologies): “Nematodes are incredibly diverse and often very ...

Folks seem to think that fruit trees are hard to grow and have too many bugs and diseases. Well, it’s just not true — unless you are listening to the wrong advice. Here’s a simple tutorial. Assuming ...

While the benefits of growing your own fruit are numerous – including superior flavor, better nutrition, and complete control ...

There are several pests of apple trees that can be labeled as worms. The first step is to properly identify which “worm” you have. Contact your local Master Gardener clinic and talk to them about what ...

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 ...

The Best Way To Get Rid of Fruit Flies, According to Pest Control Experts originally appeared on Parade. Late summer and early fall mean peak fruit season, with tons of perfect produce—blueberries, ...

Farmers and vineyard owners have a new weapon in their pest management arsenal. A commonly used parasitoid, or parasitic insect that kills its host, has proven to be quite effective in the control of ...

If you enjoy fresh, homegrown citrus fruit from your yard, pay attention: A devastating pest and the disease it carries are threatening Santa Clara County on multiple fronts. A pest called the Asian ...

Late summer and early fall mean peak fruit season, with tons of perfect produce—blueberries, blackberries, peaches, grapes, apples and more—popping up in the grocery stores and farmers' markets. The ...

Those tiny pests are gross, but are they harmful to your health? To get ride of fruit flies, first discard overripe produce and clean the trash and drains. Make an apple cider vinegar trap—a jar with ...

To get ride of fruit flies, first discard overripe produce and clean the trash and drains. Make an apple cider vinegar trap—a jar with holes—to catch fruit flies efficiently. Keep screens on windows, ...