What must I do to control codling moth, San Jose scale and cherry fruit fly?

The only sure way to control codling moth, San Jose scale and cherry fruit fly on your backyard fruit tree is to spray with insecticides. This is what conventional and organic commercial growers do. A homeowner will have to apply 1 early spray for scale; codling moth late spring and summer 4 to 8 plus applications, depending on control product; cherry fruit fly late spring - summer every week from yellow fruit through the harvest of all fruit. Remember, a full-grown fruit tree takes special equipment - high pressure sprayers - to thoroughly cover the canopy.

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1. Are backyard fruit trees more trouble than they are worth?
2. In what way am I responsible for my fruit trees?
3. What harm can my fruit tree do?
4. What are some pests of tree fruits?
5. Why are these pests so harmful?
6. What must I do to control codling moth, San Jose scale and cherry fruit fly?
7. What might happen if I don't control my fruit tree pests?
8. What should I do if I already have a fruit tree on my property and it has not been sprayed for pests?
9. What should I consider before I plant a backyard fruit tree?
10. Can I grow a fruit tree from a sprout growing on my property?