When temperatures turn to freezing from late October to early December, the wingless female climbs the nearest tree and mates with the male.

Q: Should I be spraying my apple trees now? They have had good apples but we have had more problems in the last couple of years with apple maggots. A: No, this is not the time to spray. You are in ...

Dormant oils (horticultural oils, superior oils, parafine oils, Volck oils Ö) are great to spray now on your trees and shrubs. Be sure to read the label and make sure the temperatures are going to be ...