Leaf Roller

About Leaf Roller

Leaf roller caterpillars roll leaves with silk and feed inside, also scarring young fruit.

How to spot it

Leaves rolled and tied with silk. Green caterpillars inside. Scalloped fruit damage.

Prevention

Remove rolled leaves. Use pheromone traps. Encourage beneficial insects.

Organic treatment

Apply Bacillus thuringiensis. Spray neem oil. Handpick rolled leaves.