ORGANIC ORIENTAL FRUIT MOTH CONTROL

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The Oriental fruit moth (OFM) is native to northwest China, it was introduced into eastern Australia at the beginning of the 20th century, and so it has been here a long time and is well established. Oriental fruit moth (OFM) is also known as the peach tip moth. It attacks the young shoots and fruit of stone fruit but quinces, pears and apples may also be damaged.

• Cut off and burn any infested twigs early in the season. Do this soon as wilting occurs and remove about 200 mm.

• Avoid planting late-ripening cultivars in areas with a significant problem, as this will increase the pest population that will overwinter.

• Remove loose bark and leaf debris from the trunk of the tree, to reduce hiding places for cocoons. Corrugated cardboard bands can be used to trap larvae (caterpillars) looking for a place to pupate. Put these around trunks before the end of December. Inspect regularly and kill any larvae or pupae.

• Remove and destroy any infested fruit every few days.

More information on control of oriental fruit moth…..

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