Apple Tree Weird Object/Growth - Ask Extension
While trimming our apple tree last weekend I noticed this weird object attached to the bottom of one of the branches. Any idea what this is? Is this s...
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Apple Tree Weird Object/Growth #386676
Asked February 26, 2017, 5:09 PM EST
While trimming our apple tree last weekend I noticed this weird object attached to the bottom of one of the branches. Any idea what this is? Is this something we need to remove? Our Winesap apple tree is about 15 years old and is in full sun.
Harford County Maryland
Expert Response
Neat find!
No, you should not remove it. This is the egg case of an assassin bug, who is a good guy and will be helpful in your landscape as they are beneficial predator insect that eats other pest insects.
Here is a page about them: http://www.extension.umd.edu/ipm/assassin-bugs-generalist-predatory-bug
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No, you should not remove it. This is the egg case of an assassin bug, who is a good guy and will be helpful in your landscape as they are beneficial predator insect that eats other pest insects.
Here is a page about them: http://www.extension.umd.edu/ipm/assassin-bugs-generalist-predatory-bug
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Thanks so much! I have seen Assassin bugs in our garden. I will keep an eye on it to see when they hatch.
You are welcome. Thank you... We used your photo to educate people on our Home and Garden Information Center Facebook page today.
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