Scab Control
Providing scab control in Seattle,
Olympia, Bremerton, Puyallup & Tacoma since 1975.
I Have Brown Spots On My Apples And Leaves. What Is This?
It sounds like scab, which is a fungus including many species that can attack apple, crabapple, and pear trees. This disease infects developing leaves and if severe it can transfer to the fruit. Fruit that develops scab is unsightly, but the scab is usually only on the skin. Once cut away, the fruit is still edible.
How Do I Control Scab?
Control of scab requires regular preventative treatments with fungicides as the leaves are developing in the early spring and spring. Pruning to permit good air flow and avoiding overhead watering also helps to prevent scab.
