Q.Fig Leaves Late July White Lines And Spots On Leaves, Issues With Fruit And Steps To Take?
The trees have lot of fruit, but they are not yet ripe. A crab apple tree close to the figs have scale on it, but it was treated for scale in June. What can I do to ensure the fruit is not affected by the white on the leaves?
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to see what is causing the problem. It could be a scale issue (I would treat more than once, since scale seal themselves to the tree, it will not be effective to treat once without removing most of them first.) but a photo would confirm.
It could, also, be powdery mildew, or any number of diseases that can appear as white spots.
In the meantime, here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/downy-mildew.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/what-are-organic-pesticides.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Photos would help; my best guess on white spots and lines could be powdery mildew and/or leafminers. Light colored spots could also be a sign of scale, especially since a nearby tree had them. Examine your fig leaves carefully for scale or mealybugs.
Here is info that should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/common-fig-tree-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/leaf-miner-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/common-fig-tree-pests.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/outdoor-mealybug-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/get-the-cure-for-powdery-mildew.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/powdery-mildew-homemade-and-organic-remedies.htm
