Effective Control of Fruit Fly in Guava Crop
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Fruit fly is a major pest in guava crops that damages fruits and reduces yield. Timely pest management can effectively control this problem.
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Fruit Fly Infestation in Guava
Fruit fly is one of the most damaging pests in guava orchards. The pest lays eggs inside fruits which causes internal rotting and reduces fruit quality.
Symptoms
- Small puncture marks on fruits
- Internal fruit damage
- Premature fruit drop
Management Practices
- Regular field monitoring
- Remove infected fruits
- Adopt timely pest control measures
Pheromone Trap
Install methyl eugenol lure pheromone traps at the rate of 10 traps per acre.
Chemical Control
Spray Dimethoate 30% EC @ 1 ml per liter of water twice at an interval of 15 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to control fruit fly in guava?
Use pheromone traps and spray dimethoate to control fruit fly infestation.
Related crops: guava
Tags
- guava farming
- fruit fly control
- amrood ki kheti
- guava pest control
- fruit crop protection
