We all know the saying “Every day an apple keeps its man.” But apples also need protection. Apple trees are susceptible to attack by insects or diseases that can wipe out a crop. An apple a day protects you, but what protects the apple

For example, in Canada, apple scab is the primary fungal disease of apples. This pathogenic fungus attacks both the leaves and the fruits of the tree, making apples completely unsaleable and damaging the health of apple trees. Fungicides allow apple growers to control scab and produce a viable crop.

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