Great info, thanks! I had heard of putting netting around a tree to discourage squirrels from climbing and stealing fruit. Sheep’s wool to prevent crawling insects I had not though, fantastic idea…
That could account for Scott’s Neem solution for Peach borers or the lime+salt paste solution I read about on an FB post. I’m still not sure how or why the wood ash on the ground at the base of the tree works though. I was told by a reliable source that it had worked for them and others for many years. I had plenty of ash so I figured I’d give it a try, so far so good. I’m just the type who likes to know the why’s and how’s I suppose…