Description:

• Infestations of fruit borers generally occur in warm weather, particularly during spring and early summer.

Damage Symptoms:

• The pest bores holes in fruits, creating visible entry and exit points.
• Presence of frass (larval droppings) near the holes.
• Damaged fruits are susceptible to secondary infections, leading to further rotting.
• Yield and market value of fruits are reduced.

Preventive Measures:

• Install pheromone traps in the field.

Control Measures:

• Apply spinosad at 0.5 ml/l or emamectin benzoate at 0.4 g/l.