Bumpy skin, corky brown spots in flesh. Honey crisp - Ask Extension
Any idea what's causing this? I planted trees last summer and do not chemically treat them
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Bumpy skin, corky brown spots in flesh. Honey crisp #424824
Asked September 02, 2017, 3:27 PM EDT
Any idea what's causing this? I planted trees last summer and do not chemically treat them
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
It looks like your tree has apple tree maggots. Small flies lay eggs in the apples. When the eggs hatch the maggots tunnel into the fruit until mature. There are chemical free ways to control in future years. Once the tree fruits out you can bag or stocking each apple to protect it. Below is a link to an article that explains the maggot life cycle and ways to treat.
https://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/fruit/apple-pest-management/maggot/