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Small apple fruit with young bitter rot lesions

Apple Disease Update: Week of June 14, 2026

Before I left for vacation last week, the untreated trees in my "Glomerella Gala" research block at the station were relatively Glomerella-less. However, while applying fungicide treatments…

Small green aphids on an apple leaf

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - June 17, 2026

Higher elevation orchards are between codling moth generations, while the second generation begins to emerge in lower elevations.In Henderson County and similar elevations, codling moth degree-day…

Apple orchard

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - June 9, 2026

We are near the end of the threat of first generation codling moth throughout the region. Codling moth cumulative degree days are about 800 in Henderson County and similar elevations, and sprays at…

Dew on apples in the morning

Apple Disease Update: Week of May 31, 2026

Before we get into the this week's apple update I just want to let you know that I'll be on vacation next week, and will not posting. That said, make sure to go no more than 10 days between fungicide…

Insect trap in apple tree

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - May 28, 2026

Codling moth and tufted apple bud moth are still potential threats in higher elevation orchards, but of declining concern at lower elevations (<1500 ft elevation). Cumulative degree-day (DD)…

symptoms of glomerella leaf spot on apple leaves in the rain

Apple Disease Update: Week of May 24, 2026

Relax for a moment! The above photo was taken exactly one year ago at my Glomerella Gala research block at the MHCREC in Mills River, NC. When I looked back on my notes we had similar Memorial Day…

Small apples on tree with orange plastic insect trap in background, in orchard

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - May 19, 2026

In Henderson County and similar elevations, first generation codling moth and tufted apple bud moth (TABM) are the key pests of concern, whereas only a week or so of activity is expected to remain…

Conidia of apple powdery mildew on the shoot and leaf of an apple tree

Apple Disease Update: Week of May 17, 2026

Over the past two weeks I've spent some time visiting with apple growers throughout Henderson County, and the same concerns keep arising (and nope, it's not Glomerella or bitter rot..). Given the dry…

Orange coroplast insect trap in apple orchard

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - May 12, 2026

Codling moth remains the key concern among insect pests throughout the region, but it is also time to begin tracking tufted apple bud moth activity. Codling moth degree-day (DD) accumulations as of…

Fire blight in an apple tree

Apple Disease Update: Week of May 3, 2026

Happy Tuesday Everyone! I am short on time this week, so I'm just going to cut to the chase regarding how I would manage the fire blight that has reared its ugly head throughout the region:Get out an…