Honeycrisp apple tree problem - Ask Extension
Hello. - Attached are external and internal photos of some of our Honeycrisp apples from last fall. What is causing this and what can we do about it?...
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Honeycrisp apple tree problem #819635
Asked February 02, 2023, 10:29 AM EST
Hello. - Attached are external and internal photos of some of our Honeycrisp apples from last fall. What is causing this and what can we do about it? Thank you
Ramsey County Minnesota
Expert Response
You likely had apple maggots. Clean up of apple debris is important as the larvae pupate in the ground in the winter. During the growing season there are numerous control options. Below is a link that gives details on each.
https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/apple-maggot
https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/apple-maggot
