Backyard Tree Care
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My Fruit Tree
All property owners with apple, pear, crabapple, or quince trees are legally responsible for controlling the codling moth.
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Codling Moth Management
Nonchemical management includes removal of debris under trees, pruning, inspection, stripping, thinning, bagging, etc.
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Spraying Information
Learn about domestic pesticides, and the best timing for success.
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How to Prune an Apple Tree
Learn the goals and timing for pruning apple trees, and how to prune young and mature trees.
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Letters from SIR
You may receive a letter from the SIR Program. See here for more information on the different notices.
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My Neighbour's Fruit Tree
Questions and answers about your neighbour's fruit tree and what you can do.
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Cardboard Banding
The SIR Program will use cardboard banding to monitor codling moth infestations. See more about the process here.