JR Davis, an arborist with Davey Tree Service in Monroe, talks about tree pruning and common diseases, including a new one ...

Apple scab spores reproduce and then re-infect both apples and crabapples throughout the season whenever it remains wet ...

As almond growers enter the growing season, two early-season diseases are top of mind: shot hole and scab. These fungal infections can ...

Pests like aphids, caterpillars, and fruit flies are happy to infest fruit trees, wreaking havoc on leaves, flowers, and ...

In a wet year, a disease-resistant apple tree may still show the symptoms of apple scab and powdery mildew, fungal diseases that are encouraged by high humidity and wet leaves. Apart from choosing ...

Scab causes black spots and streaks on pecan husks, and nuts from affected trees do not fill in well. If you’ve ever noticed an older pecan tree that no longer yields good-quality nuts — or pr ...