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

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.

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!

Fruit piercing moth in citrus
 

More wee on the *******s...
"Loosecanon" wrote in message
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"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!