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Fruit fly damage
Plant disease guide · TerraceFarming
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What causes Fruit fly damage?
Flies lay eggs inside the developing fruit. The maggots hatch and eat the pulp, causing the mango to rot and drop prematurely.
How to treat Fruit fly damage
Remove and destroy any fallen or punctured fruits immediately to break the fly's life cycle.
How to prevent Fruit fly damage
Hang pheromone traps (like a methyl eugenol trap) near the tree. Bag the developing fruits with cloth bags once they reach golf-ball size.
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