Apple Tree Woodlice infestation

Hi all

I have had a good crop from my 4 apple trees this year but have had a problem with woodlice. Each of the trees and their supports were treated with tree grease but still woodlice appears at the stalk end of the apple. Does anybody know how they might get there and what can be done to prevent any future infestation.

Thanks

Robert

Sorry everybody for woodworm please read woodlice

Robert

I've edited your posts, Robert 

Welcome to the forums.  I'll shift this over to Grow Your Own where  there's a better chance of replies.  Feel free to pop back into the Welcome forums to introduce yourself 

Hi fatcat,

thanks for your reply; there is certainly no dead wood in the trees, although there is probably some lying around on the ground, so I will have a clear-up there. What I can't understand is how they get from the ground to the fruit, 4ft above ground, managing to traverse the tre grease on both the tree and its support.

Robert

hi, are they causing any damage? woodlice only feed on decaying organic matter, so any initial damage would be probably birds or slugs. only then the woodlice would take over. hope this is of some help