Last year my apple tree produced a lot of small, wormy apples. What do I need to do to get larger apples without worms? If you want apples without worm holes, regular biweekly spraying is necessary.

Q: I have had wormy apples in my Honeycrisp apple tree. Last year, I had the same problem. I was told to spray a fungicide. I also sprayed neem oil. I waited until the apples started to form.

Or perhaps it’s because my community knew more about growing and preserving apples than any other fruit. “It’s not that bad. It’s organic. Just cut the worm out.” I laugh even as I type ...

Once harvesting of fruit trees begins, questions about branch breakage from heavy crops, wormy apples and when to prune are common inquiries to Extension. On trees with heavy fruit loads ...

What are codling moths? ‘Codling moths are a significant pest for apple trees, often causing the classic ‘wormy apple’ problem many homeowners face,’ warns Susan Poizner, author and ...