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[Jay Cutts <orders@cuttsreviews.com>]

Just an observation on apples that have been pecked by birds.  While 
they won't be much good for selling, I've found that once the apples 
have been pecked on a bit, they actually get really sweet for eating off 
the tree!

Regards,

Jay

Jay Cutts
Director, Cutts Graduate Reviews
Lead Author, Barron's Test Prep Publications
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(In NM, 505-281-0684)



On 9/7/2011 2:58 PM, Zeugitai wrote:
> Here in northwestern Iowa, the summer was extremely humid and uncomfortable
> and it really got me down.  I did not get out into my small, young orchard
> much on that account.  Now that I've gone out to assess the damage, the two
> problems that occurred are:
>
> 1) birds have pecked slashes across the faces of half the crop (75 apples).
>
> 2) worms are found in half of them.
>
> We are surrounded by farmland.  In spite of that, we seldom have crows
> anywhere near us.  I have a lot of sparrows and finches around my two acres;
> some mourning doves; a few robins.  Who is the most likely culprit?
>
> As to the worms, I intend to spray next year for the first time.  If
> possible, I'd like to spray something that is listed as being for organic,
> but as to the precise timing, I'd appreciate the advice of a fellow
> upper-midwesterner for starters.
>
> Thanks!
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