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▶︎ Watch: Apple Pest Management for Home Gardeners

Learn how to identify and manage the most common apple pests found in Wisconsin backyards—including plum curculio, codling moth, apple maggot, and the fungal disease apple scab. We walk through how each pest damages fruit, what signs to look for throughout the growing season, and why timing is critical for effective control. Whether you’re caring for a single backyard tree or a small orchard, this webinar will help you understand what’s causing fruit damage and how to prevent it for healthier, more harvest‑ready apples.

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Presented by: Diana Alfuth, Horticulture Educator, UW-Madison Division of Extension, Pierce and St. Croix Counties

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