Question
Hello,
I have a 20+ year old apple tree, getting hit hard with borers and sapsucker birds.. Is their a spray, or a solution I can apply to the tree for some relief?
I live in southern NV.
thanks

Answer
Nerol:
With borers, getting the insecticide/chemical to the pest is the big issue.  Any sprays work best as preventatives rather than eradicates.  I would not expect very good results at this point. Best to encourage vigorous growth and good plant husbandry.  The sapsuckers (woodpeckers) are often protected by law, so notany options rather than repellents. Check w/your garden center for some ways.

Steve