Help! Worms on leaves. What are they?

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    On cherry and apple leaves. What are they? How to get rid of them? thanks in advance!


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      I wondered what they were, not seen em before :yikes:

      Leaves will be dropping off soon anyway, so probably not a problem :phew:
       
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      AKA Fruit Slugworms.
       
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          Until next year, they appear to live in the soil in winter before infesting the tree again next year.
           
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            Very informative Woo and Silver Surfer, thanks :blue thumb:
             
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