Adult apple maggots begin to emerge from the soil around July 1, continuing through most of the summer. Apple maggot flies lay eggs in fruit which becomes pitted and misshapen. The female fly creates ...

Larvae hatch and feed on aphids. Depending on the species, they eat 100 to 400 aphids. Adults emerge and feed on nectar or pollen. To support syrphid flies in your yard, garden, or farm, think about ...