“Help! My tree has apple maggot!”
If you’ve ever sliced into a perfect-looking apple only to find brown trails, mushy spots, or tiny white worms—you’re not alone. Apple maggot (Rhagoletis pomonella) is Canada’s most common fruit tree pest, and it’s hitting trees hard from Edmonton to Calgary to smaller towns all over Alberta.
Join us for our Apple Maggot Control Workshop—a virtual, $10 training that will help you recognize, prevent, and manage infestations without resorting to harsh chemicals.
💻 What You’ll Learn:
Get past the “ick” factor and gain real knowledge from a certified pest management specialist. This workshop covers:
✅ What apple maggot is and why it’s a problem in Alberta
✅ How to know if your tree is infested
✅ What to do with maggoty apples (yes, some can still be used!)
✅ Proven methods to protect your apples—without synthetic sprays
✅ How to time your prevention efforts in Edmonton’s growing season
✅ What tools and traps actually work for backyard growers, school gardens, and urban homesteads
👩🏫 About the Instructor:
Sarah McPike is a fruit rescuer, pest management professional, and former president of Operation Fruit Rescue Edmonton. She works directly with apple trees in Edmonton and knows this pest inside and out. Her passion for local food systems and pest education makes this session both practical and empowering.
📍 Details:
🗓 Thursday, June 12, 2025
🕖 7:00–8:30 PM (Mountain Time)
📍 Online via Zoom
💵 Only $10 – open to anyone in Alberta or across Canada
Register for the event on Operation Fruit Rescue Edmonton website
This workshop is ideal for:
- Homeowners dealing with wormy apples
- School or community garden organizers
- Organic growers who want spray-free options
- Market gardeners reducing fruit cull rates
- New tree owners wondering “why are my apples dropping early?”
✨ Whether you’re in Edmonton, Lethbridge, or anywhere in between—join us to rescue more fruit, reduce waste, and protect your harvest from the pest that’s ruining apples across Canada.
We only have room for 100 people in this event.
📩 Click “Going” and register soon—spots fill quickly!
You may also like the following events from OFRE: Operation Fruit Rescue Edmonton:
- This Saturday, 28th February, 02:00 am, Winter Fruit Tree Pruning Virtual Event (Attend from Anywhere) in Edmonton, Alberta
- This Saturday, 28th February, 11:00 am, Winter Fruit Tree Pruning 2 - Hands-On Workshop in Edmonton in Edmonton
- Next Thursday, 5th March, 07:00 pm, Starting Seeds Indoors: Beat Edmonton's Short Growing Season in Edmonton
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