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Peach tree and pear tree help

I’ve got a peach and pear tree that I’ve had for years but I haven’t done anything to. If you see the attached photos you’ll see why I never bothered to eat the peaches- they always look disgusting. Crystallized particles on it, insects crawling in and out and on it, just a mess. 

Can anyone suggest any product they know will work? Both trees are growing fruit, I just don’t have a clue if what to do to make these useful. 

Comments

  • GregW
    GregW Posts: 2,678
    edited July 2020
    I don't see any attached photos. Peaches and pears both require treatment to prevent disease. There are a number of products on the market to control the various diseases and pest. Once you see the crystallized particles on the fruit, it's too late to save that fruit. The insect larvae is already inside the fruit. The key to this is prevention.
    If you don't have a lot of trees. Bayer makes a product that is commonly available in the home centers:
    Bayer - Fruit, Citrus, Vegetable Insect Control.

    The Bayer will take care of insect issues. The Bayer product is applied as a soil drench.
    You can still have problems with bacterial rot, that can be treated with other sprays. Pears are also susceptible to early season bacterial fire blight. 

    I would recommend contacting your local county extension agricultural office for help.   
  • ajridge35
    ajridge35 Posts: 71
    Thank you. Maybe this works- peach on the left, pear on the right. 
  • GregW
    GregW Posts: 2,678
    edited July 2020
    If you only have a couple of trees, the Bayer soil drench would do a good job.
    For the peach tree, a wettable powdered sulfur spray will control rot, but it's better suited as a preventative spray.