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Lesser Date Moth / Fruit Rot
Plant disease guide · TerraceFarming
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What causes Lesser Date Moth / Fruit Rot?
Lesser date moth larvae infest developing fruits, while fruit rot is caused by fungi like Aspergillus niger, often exacerbated by high humidity and rain during ripening.
How to treat Lesser Date Moth / Fruit Rot
Remove and destroy infested fruits. Improve air circulation around fruit bunches. Apply Trichoderma viride or Pseudomonas fluorescens as a biofungicide.
How to prevent Lesser Date Moth / Fruit Rot
Harvest fruits at the 'doka' or 'khalal' stage before monsoon rains. Bag fruit bunches to protect them from moths and reduce humidity. Ensure good orchard hygiene.
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