Several types of fruit borers can infest guava trees, but the most common ones include:
- Type of Infestation: Pest
- Common Name: Fruit Borer
- Affected Parts Of the plant: Fruit
Environmental favorable factors for pests/Diseases:
- Hot and dry weather: Warmer temperatures accelerate borer development and activity. Low humidity can stress trees, weakening their defenses.
- Presence of weeds and debris: Dense vegetation around the base of the tree provides hiding places for borers and allows them to easily climb the trunk.
- Lack of natural predators: Absence of birds, wasps, and other beneficial insects that control borer populations can lead to an unchecked infestation.
Symptoms of Pest/Disease:
- Small holes in the fruits
- Frass (insect droppings) around the holes
- Premature fruit drop
- Deformed fruits
- Fruits that are rotten or have soft spots
Measures to control Pests/Diseases:
Products | Technical Names | Dosages |
MAL50 | Malathion 50 % EC | 250-300 ml per Acre |
FANTASY | Fipronil 5 % SC | 400-500 ml per Acre |
TRIPLE ATTACK | 5-10 ml per Liter | |
EMA5 | Emamectin benzoate 5 % SG | 80-100 grams per Acre |