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Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2696\" data-start=\"2372\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2452\" data-start=\"2372\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2397\" data-start=\"2374\"\u003eBest Time to Prune:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2429\" data-start=\"2398\"\u003eLate winter to early spring\u003c\/strong\u003e (before buds break).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2696\" data-start=\"2453\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2472\" data-start=\"2455\"\u003eHow to Prune:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2696\" data-start=\"2477\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2529\" data-start=\"2477\"\u003eRemove \u003cstrong data-end=\"2526\" data-start=\"2486\"\u003edead, diseased, or crossing branches\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2634\" data-start=\"2532\"\u003eMaintain an \u003cstrong data-end=\"2594\" data-start=\"2546\"\u003eopen center or modified central leader shape\u003c\/strong\u003e for airflow and sunlight penetration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2696\" data-start=\"2637\"\u003eThin out \u003cstrong data-end=\"2668\" data-start=\"2648\"\u003ecrowded branches\u003c\/strong\u003e to improve fruit quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2741\" data-start=\"2703\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2739\" data-start=\"2707\"\u003ePest \u0026amp; Disease Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2761\" data-start=\"2742\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2759\" data-start=\"2742\"\u003eCommon Pests:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3117\" data-start=\"2762\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2874\" data-start=\"2762\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2780\" data-start=\"2764\"\u003eApple Maggot\u003c\/strong\u003e – Larvae burrow inside fruit.\n\u003cul data-end=\"2874\" data-start=\"2815\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2874\" data-start=\"2815\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-end=\"2828\" data-start=\"2817\"\u003eSolution:\u003c\/em\u003e Use sticky traps and clean up fallen fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2989\" data-start=\"2875\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2893\" data-start=\"2877\"\u003eCodling Moth\u003c\/strong\u003e – Larvae tunnel into apples.\n\u003cul data-end=\"2989\" data-start=\"2927\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2989\" data-start=\"2927\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-end=\"2940\" data-start=\"2929\"\u003eSolution:\u003c\/em\u003e Use pheromone traps and remove affected fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3117\" data-start=\"2990\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3002\" data-start=\"2992\"\u003eAphids\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cause curled leaves and sticky honeydew.\n\u003cul data-end=\"3117\" data-start=\"3050\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3117\" data-start=\"3050\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-end=\"3063\" data-start=\"3052\"\u003eSolution:\u003c\/em\u003e Spray with insecticidal soap or encourage ladybugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3141\" data-start=\"3119\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3139\" data-start=\"3119\"\u003eCommon Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3581\" data-start=\"3142\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3302\" data-start=\"3142\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3159\" data-start=\"3144\"\u003eFire Blight\u003c\/strong\u003e – Causes blackened, scorched-looking branches.\n\u003cul data-end=\"3302\" data-start=\"3211\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3302\" data-start=\"3211\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-end=\"3224\" data-start=\"3213\"\u003eSolution:\u003c\/em\u003e Prune infected branches \u003cstrong data-end=\"3280\" data-start=\"3249\"\u003e8-12 inches below infection\u003c\/strong\u003e and sanitize tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3448\" data-start=\"3303\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3319\" data-start=\"3305\"\u003eApple Scab\u003c\/strong\u003e – Causes dark, scabby lesions on fruit and leaves.\n\u003cul data-end=\"3448\" data-start=\"3375\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3448\" data-start=\"3375\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-end=\"3388\" data-start=\"3377\"\u003eSolution:\u003c\/em\u003e Choose resistant varieties and apply fungicide if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3581\" data-start=\"3449\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3469\" data-start=\"3451\"\u003ePowdery Mildew\u003c\/strong\u003e – White fungal growth on leaves.\n\u003cul data-end=\"3581\" data-start=\"3507\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3581\" data-start=\"3507\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-end=\"3520\" data-start=\"3509\"\u003eSolution:\u003c\/em\u003e Improve air circulation and apply sulfur-based fungicides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3618\" data-start=\"3588\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3616\" data-start=\"3592\"\u003eWinter Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3944\" data-start=\"3619\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3747\" data-start=\"3619\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3637\" data-start=\"3621\"\u003eYoung Trees:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wrap trunks with \u003cstrong data-end=\"3689\" data-start=\"3655\"\u003etree guards or white tree wrap\u003c\/strong\u003e in late fall to prevent \u003cstrong data-end=\"3744\" data-start=\"3714\"\u003esunscald and rodent damage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3859\" data-start=\"3748\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3763\" data-start=\"3750\"\u003eMulching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply \u003cstrong data-end=\"3793\" data-start=\"3770\"\u003e2-4 inches of mulch\u003c\/strong\u003e around the base (not touching the trunk) to \u003cstrong data-end=\"3856\" data-start=\"3838\"\u003einsulate roots\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3944\" data-start=\"3860\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3891\" data-start=\"3862\"\u003eRodent \u0026amp; 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