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MASTERGARDENER e maggot t .I This is the time of year that residents bring samples of apple trees into the office. There are many insects and diseases that affect apple trees in Western Washington, but today I will share some tips for battling apple maggots. Female apple maggot flies deposit eggs singly just below the skin of an apple or other host fruit. When the female lays an egg, a puncture is made in the fruit, which can lead to "dimpling." Depending on temperatures, the eggs hatch after a three to sev- en day incubation period. The tiny cream-colored larvae (maggots) feed in the fruit, passing through three growth stages. The damage caused by the maggot resembles a series of brownish, irregular tun- nels called railroading. The tunnels are enlarged by bacterial decay that often follows apple maggot damage. Damaged fruit eventually becomes soft and rotten and cannot be used. Within a month, mag- gots drop to the ground and bury ~them- selves in the soil. There they spend the rest of the win- ter. They By JEANNE emerge REHWALDT as adults from July through September. The adults must feed for a pe- riod of seven to 10 days in order to reach sexual ma- turity. After this period, they are attracted to fruit, where they mate and the females lay eggs. There is one generation per year. The apple maggot fly is about one-quarter to three-eighths inches long. It has a black abdomen. Females have four white bands on the abdomen. The smaller males~have three bands. The wings Journar fife photo J number of insects and diseases affect apple trees in Western Washington. are clear but are marked close "look-alike." Because with black bands. The of their close resemblance apple maggot is closely to these insects, entomolo- related to the walnut husk gists must dissect them to fly, cherry fruit fly, and confirm their identity. other picture-wing flies, "Footies," placed over including the snowberry each apple in early July maggot, an extremely (or when you begin catch- ing apple maggot flies inapples over a foot deep traps) are every effective may also keep apple mag- in reducing damage. Regu- gots from emerging. ldr plastic or paper bags References: Apple may also be used but are , Maggot in the West. His- more difficult to apply, tory, Biology and Control Traps consist of bright University of California yellow panels or red balls Pub. 3341 Division of coated with a mix of Agriculture and Natural brush-on Tangle-Trap and Resources Ed. by Robert ammonium acetate (avail- V. Dowell and L.T. Wilson able at some pharmacies University of California and laboratory chemical WSU Extension Apple suppliers). Commercial Maggot FAQ. Effects of lures are also available. Natural Food Sources on Information on how to Attraction of Apple Mag- make these traps is avail- got Flies to Baited Traps able at the WSU Exten- Fruit Notes Juan Rull, sion office. Alan Reynolds, Michelle Deploy traps by early Bakis, Holly Gagne, and July. Sticky bait must be Ronald Prokopy Depart- renewed every two weeks, ment of Entomology, Uni- Replace plastic envelope versify of Massachusetts. on panel traps and ap- Oren Vallen, Washington ply new bait. Scrape balls Cascade Fruit Society; to clean them and recoat Reviewed 8-98 by Art with bait. Antonelli, Entomologist Remove all fallen fruit WSU Puyallup; Slightly daily until harvest. Boil revised 11-08 by Dave fruit to kill any larvae in- Pehling, Snohomish Co. side before composting it, Extension Analyst. For or keep them in lock tight more information contact bags and dispose with the Master Gardeners at garbage. Burying infested 360-427-9670 Ext. 688. Green .Diamond Loggers Finish Five Sa e Years Summer reading program i coming to "Ax Men'I they're not. In fact, logging crew members at Green Diamond Resource Company routinely shake their heads when the "reality" television series is mentioned. Instead, Green Diamond'sYard and Load crew takes safety very seriously: The group recently completed five years without a recordable or lost time accident. The Washington Department of Labor and Industries believes this accident-free milestone is unmatched among logging crews in Washington. Judy Schurke, director of the Department of Labor and Industries, congratulated the team. "This is a very impressive accomplishment, particularly in an industry that presents daily dangers," she said."Green Diamond's success is an example to look to in keeping workers safe." John Ison, logging manager, explained two keys to the team's safety success: Every crew member watches out for potentially unsafe situations, and they tall< about how to maintain a safe environment. "Senior employees also encourage newer members to speak up if they believe a situation is unsafe," he continued."That communication and attention has led to a culture where safety trulX is top of mind." A "recordable incident" is a work-related injury or illness that requires medical treatment or first aid, as defined by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). If an accident leads to lost work days, it is considered a "lost time incident." Both federal and state laws require employers to track and report these statistics. The 17 crew members rece,ved special recognition for their exceptional record. Green Diamond" President Bill Brown was on hand for the celebratory event. During the five-year period the crew booked more than 167,000 work hours. .............................. j/G ............................. 'St:one Soup' Group Cooks Up Communit:y Support: other ingredients and a delicious soup is The folk tale "Stone Soup" features a peddler who comes to town and makes soup from water and a special stone. Although the community's residents claim there is a famine, they offer a few carrots, a meat bone, onions and provided to all. That's the spirit Green Diamond Resource Company seeks to recapture in creating the "Stone Soup Society," which started in April. Area businesses are signing up to provide one meal a week for a year at St. David's Parish Hall Ministries in Shelton.The organization provides dinners to homeless and other disenfranchised people. "We are asking businesses to provide ingredients for one soup, a contribution that is manageable for the many small businesses here in our community," explained Patti Case, public affairs/regulatory manager at Green Diamond. Green Diamond is getting help from business leaders, dubbed the "Kitchen Cabinet." Each cabinet member takes on a month, providing soup one week and coordinating other businesses within their sphere of influence to sign up for the remaining weeks. Other opportunities include cash donations to St. David's Parish Hall Ministries, to help with utilities. More information on the Stone Soup Society is available online at www.unitedwaymasonco.org, then click"Get Involved."A calendar of participation is included. For those interested in becoming Kitchen Cabinet members, contact Case at pcase@greendiamond.com. library A summer of reading, free events, and chances to win prizes is in store for children, teens and fami- lies when the Timberland Regional Library (TRL) system's Summer Reading Program begins in mid- June. The program runs in each of the 27 Timberland libraries from the time school is out in each area until Sept. 1. Startup pack- ets include event schedules, reading logs, booklists and information about earning prizes. "Kids who participate in a summer program at the library are more likely to maintain their reading and learning skills over the summer months and avoid the 'summer slide,'" TRL Youth Services Coordinator Ellen Duffy said. "In addi- tion, summer at the library offers kids and teens excep- tionally positive experienc- es with books, reading, and libraries." Babies and tod- dlers and their parents or caregivers are also encour- aged to participate to de- velop a love of reading and learning in their little ones. "We have a brand new item for teens that gives them a place to track their favorite summer program activities and enter for chances to win prizes," Duffy said. "In addition, teens can enter the Read It! Film It! Screen It! Book Trailer Competition by pro- ducing a short video about a book." Participants will have opportunities to receive prizes, includinga free pizza coupon and a pass to Point DefianceZoo & Aquarium or Northwest Trek. "At the library, kids and teens can pursue their per- sonal interests," Duffy said. "By reading materials of their own choosing, they'll expand their reading skills and enrich their lives." To learn more about TRL's Summer at the Li- brary at local branches and online a www.trl.org~ Page B-4 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, June 14, 2012