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Plum curculio (Fruit drop)

Plant disease guide · TerraceFarming

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What causes Plum curculio (Fruit drop)?

A small weevil bites into the young fruit to lay eggs, leaving a crescent-shaped scar. The damaged fruit drops to the ground.

How to treat Plum curculio (Fruit drop)

Collect and destroy all fallen fruits daily to kill the larvae inside and break the life cycle.

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How to prevent Plum curculio (Fruit drop)

Place a white cloth under the tree in early morning and shake the branches; collect and kill the adult beetles that fall.

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