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Fruit Borer Damage
Plant disease guide · TerraceFarming
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What causes Fruit Borer Damage?
Larvae of moths bore into developing litchi fruits, feeding on the pulp and making them unfit for consumption.
How to treat Fruit Borer Damage
Collect and destroy all affected and fallen fruits immediately. Apply neem seed kernel extract (NSKE) during the fruit development stage.
How to prevent Fruit Borer Damage
Utilize pheromone traps to monitor adult moth activity and release Trichogramma parasitoids to control borer populations.
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