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07-11-2009, 02:50 AM
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Fruit piercing moth in citrus
Hi all
It appears I may have the fruit piercing moth effecting my orange tree, does anyone have any suggestions on how to eradicate or lessen it's effects? I gathered this conclusion by some research on good ole google. Thanks Sandra 
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07-11-2009, 07:35 AM
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Fruit piercing moth in citrus
"Sandra Bodycoat" wrote in message . au... Hi all It appears I may have the fruit piercing moth effecting my orange tree, does anyone have any suggestions on how to eradicate or lessen it's effects? I gathered this conclusion by some research on good ole google. Thanks Sandra Damage Moths feed at night by penetrating the skin of the ripe or ripening fruit with their strong proboscis and sucking the juice. Internal injury consists of a bruised dry area beneath the skin. Secondary rots develop at the puncture site. Fermenting fruit are often visited and fed on by secondary-moth feeders taking advantage of the access hole drilled by fruitpiercing moths. Early summer to early autumn is the most important period. Action level Not determined, but would depend on individual fruit value. Nightly inspections with a strong torch are recommended when fruit is nearing maturity. The red eyes of the moths will reflect the light from a torch, aiding detection. Control methods Cultural Netting trees or bagging fruits is very effective. Early harvest, where it doesn't jeopardise maturity standards, will help to reduce losses. Biological Several native parasitic wasps are known but have limited impact during summer. Chemical No satisfactory chemical control measure is known. Hand collection of moths and various traps have had limited success. Recommended chemicals None recommended. A baiting system has been developed but is not yet commercially available.
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08-11-2009, 11:04 AM
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Fruit piercing moth in citrus
"Sandra Bodycoat" wrote in message . au... Hi all It appears I may have the fruit piercing moth effecting my orange tree, does anyone have any suggestions on how to eradicate or lessen it's effects? I gathered this conclusion by some research on good ole google. Thanks Sandra I would put some dollars on that it is the mediterrian fruitfly especially in WA! Do what i do rip out things affected by fruitfly and plant things that fruitfly don't attack. Cos they are wee *******s!
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08-11-2009, 08:22 PM
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Fruit piercing moth in citrus
More wee on the *******s...
"Loosecanon" wrote in message ... "Sandra Bodycoat" wrote in message . au... Hi all It appears I may have the fruit piercing moth effecting my orange tree, does anyone have any suggestions on how to eradicate or lessen it's effects? I gathered this conclusion by some research on good ole google. Thanks Sandra I would put some dollars on that it is the mediterrian fruitfly especially in WA! Do what i do rip out things affected by fruitfly and plant things that fruitfly don't attack. Cos they are wee *******s!
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