Fruit trees, especially dwarf and antique varieties, have become increasingly popular over the past few years as more folks seek to grow their own food. By adding a fruit tree to your property, not ...

“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 ...

Q. I have several fruit trees on my property. My pear tree had a fungal disease last year. Is there something I can do now to prevent problems from happening again this season? -- Peter, Barryville A.

Key Points In the fall, boxelder bugs escape the cold by entering buildings via cracks and crevices.To prevent boxelder bugs ...

If insecticide sprays are applied too late, the pests enter and eat inside the fruit where they are protected from sprays. If applied too early, the spray will dissipate and be ineffective when the ...

Q. The leaves of my pear tree have black areas on them. — Robert of Huguenot A. When the sample was examined in the lab, pear psylla nymphs were identified. Pear psylla attacks all varieties of pear.

The Bradford pear after an ice storm. The best treatment for these ornamental trees? Eradicate them. The trees are spreading and killing much-needed native species. Johnson County Extension Once the ...

The infestation of cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) by Dactylopius opuntiae presents a significant challenge to agricultural production in arid and semi‐arid regions globally. This pest not only ...

A Bradford pear tree in bloom is a sure sign that springtime is in the air. You may have noticed the trees by the delicate white flowers they carry, adding to the beautiful seasonal backdrop. However, ...