If you’ve ever bitten into a homegrown apple only to find a brown, winding tunnel inside, you’ve met the apple maggot.
This small fly lays eggs just under the apple’s skin. Once the larvae hatch, they tunnel through the fruit, turning it into a mushy mess.
The good news? You don’t need chemicals to fight back. With a few simple habits, you can protect your apples and help stop the spread of apple maggot in B.C.
Tip: For hands-on support with traps or spraying, reach out to us in late April or early May so we can get you set up before peak pest season.
If you only do one thing, clean up dropped fruit. It’s the simplest, most powerful step to break the apple maggot’s life cycle.
But for the best results, combine cleanup, bagging, and natural sprays. Together, they’ll keep your apples crisp, clean, and maggot-free.