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I have a 4 year old peach tree that for the 1st time had lots of fruit. When they were ripe I found a small white worm on the inside of the peach near or on the pit. Could someone tell me what it was and what can i do about them for next year? Thanks
Posts: 1 | From: Mount Holly, NC | Registered: Nov 2005
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I'm thinking they call that a "plum curiculo." I'll look around for some info, but I know of a product that has been highly recommended in recent years. I can't remember the name, it might be called "barricade." Take a look at the Gardens Alive website, that's a gardener's supply company for organic gardeners. I haven't looked around here at the forum a lot, but they do have specific information on a lot of plants and pests if you look at the index.
Posts: 2290 | From: norman, ok | Registered: Apr 2005
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Sorry, CoachK, I meant to describe the product...It's a very fine clay that is emulsified and sprayed on the fruit, and it is supposed to deter not only insect, but birds as well, from eating your fruit.
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It's called Surround. I used it judiciously this year on my peaches and apples and I had the least worm damage ever. In fact, I didn't see a single worm in my peaches. I gave my mom some of my peaches and she said she saw one, but that's it. Out of a hundred or more peaches. I used it on my grapes also, to deter Japanese Beetles and although it didn't eliminate the problem entirely, there was significantly less damage from them also.
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