We seem to have at least two different pests in the garden this summer that are eating our trees. Any help and advice about how to help the trees, without poisoning their fruit (or us) would be much appreciated.

Peach Tree Leaves are Curling and Turning Red

Exhibit A is a photo of the leaves on one of our Peach Trees.

Whatever it is that is plaguing this Peach Tree is causing the leaves to curl and turn a kind of burnt reddish-orange color.

We have four Peach trees and this only seems to be happening toone of them this year. I've seen this in past years on another of the trees, but it's worse than ever this year and is affecting nearly all of the new growth leaves on the tree pictured here.

Avocado Tree Leaves Have Spots

Exhibit B is a photo of the leaves on our Avocado Tree. I love this tree, which is about 30 feet tall and produces bushels of avocados every year. I’ve seen these spots on the leaves before, but never so many and on so many leaves.

Please add your comments with any suggestions for how to combat these pests and save our beloved trees (and their wonderful fruit).

Thank you for your help!
The Accidental Gardener

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