Peach spots - Ask Extension
Hello! I'm hoping to figure out what's up with the peaches from our tree.
We planted the tree about 3 years ago and have gotten fruit from it for 2...
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Peach spots #797294
Asked June 22, 2022, 3:37 PM EDT
Hello! I'm hoping to figure out what's up with the peaches from our tree.
We planted the tree about 3 years ago and have gotten fruit from it for 2 years. Each year, the fruit has had white spots on the surface. The fruit inside is OK.
As buds are coming in this year, I see that they've already got these little spots.
Any idea how we can prevent these? Thank you!
Sarah
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
The damage you are seeing is called "catfacing". It is caused by stink bugs. Here is information:
Catfacing Insects on Peaches (tamu.edu)
Catfacing Insects on Peaches (tamu.edu)