Fruit Borer
फ्रूट बोरर · Meridarchis scyrodes
About Fruit Borer
Fruit borer caterpillars tunnel into maturing apples, causing rot and premature fruit drop.
How to spot it
Entry holes on fruit with frass. Rotting around holes. Larvae inside.
Prevention
Bag fruits. Remove infested fruit. Use pheromone traps.
Organic treatment
Apply Bt or CpGV. Use neem-based sprays.
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