What is this on my apple tree???

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Posted by jellero Colorado 7,000' (My Page) on

Sat, Jun 21, 14 at 16:46

i hope someone can help me i.d. this white fuzzy looking stuff on my biggest apple. i used a hose to spray it off but i have never seen anything like this. here is a pic of one i missed with the hose. john

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Posted by Fascist_Nation USDA 9b, Sunset 13, (My Page) on
Sat, Jun 21, 14 at 18:35

Woolly aphid...they also go by other common names.

Your treatment was the correct one.
http://www.thebugblaster.com/

Here is a link that might be useful: aphids (CO)

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