Fire blight

Managing fire blight in apples and pears at home

March 30, 2023 | By Ken Johnson, University of Illinois Extension

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — Apples and pears are popular trees to grow for people interested in growing their own fruit. However, they aren’t without any problems. A variety of insect pests and diseases can plague them. One common and potentially serious disease is fire blight. What is fire blight? Fire blight is a bacterial disease caused…