Plum Curculio on European Plum
Native weevil that lays eggs in young stone and pome fruit, causing characteristic crescent-shaped scars.
Plum Curculio on european plum
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Signs on european plum
- Crescent-shaped scars on young fruit
- Premature fruit drop
- Larvae visible in fallen fruit
Controls
- Tarp-and-jar shaking at petal fall
- Surround (kaolin) sprays
- Prompt removal of fallen fruit
- Targeted sprays at petal fall