Identify disease on an apple tree

[Bentaye]

Hi,
I need help identifying a disease on my apple tree. (See pictures)
I am a total novice so that might be trivial, but I don't know what that is, and what to do about it.

Thanks for any help!

 

[Chuck]

Hi,
I need help identifying a disease on my apple tree. (See pictures)
I am a total novice so that might be trivial, but I don't know what that is, and what to do about it.

Thanks for any help!

It isn't a disease at all. It is soft scale insects/mealybugs or wooly aphids. Spray with Safer Soap

 

[Bentaye]

Thanks a lot, I will give it a go!