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Posted by wildroveruk england uk (My Page) on Mon, Aug 14, 06 at 12:10
Can someone please help,my apples are getting eaten by wasps
not sure what kind of wasps,but they are eating huge holes in them.
At first I was blaming birds but have caught them in the act they completely ignore hubby and me,act as though we are not there and just keep on munching.
Is there anything I can get to get rid of them,before they eat the lot.
Not sure what to buy as never grown apples before.
Thanks
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RE: apple tree wasps
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| I think it is birds doing the original damage and the wasps are merely getting at the sugar that is in the fruit. You can't blame them for being attracted to ripe fuit can you? Pick the ripe ones and the damaged and cut the damaged up as bird food. That will help a little. |
RE: apple tree wasps
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Thanks so much for your reply,I will pick off any that I think are ripe and try and stop them next year,dont know how yet but I will find a way.
They go on a diet next year lol.
Thanks Again
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RE: apple tree wasps
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| You can still use holey apples for cooking, freezing, chutney or jelly. |
RE: apple tree wasps
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| Or This APPLE BUTTER
4 lbs of apples (about 16 medium)
4 cups sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp ground cloves Core, peel and quarter apples. Combine apples and 2 cups of water in a large saucepot. Simmer until apples are soft stirring often to prevent burning apples. Puree using a food mill or food processor being careful not to liquefy. Measure 2 quarts of apple pulp. Combine apple pulp, sugar and spices in a large saucepot. Cook slowly until thick enough to round up on a spoon. As mixture thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking. Ladle hot butter into hot jars leaving ¼" headspace. Remove air bubbles. Adjust 2-piece caps. Process 10 minutes in a boiling water canner. This came from a friend of mine on another Message Board |
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