Plum circulio? Can I do anything? - Ask Extension
Hi
I believe this is evidence of the presence of plum circulio weevil based on a question a few years ago. Since it’s so early, is there anything...
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Plum circulio? Can I do anything? #794392
Asked June 05, 2022, 8:42 PM EDT
Hi
I believe this is evidence of the presence of plum circulio weevil based on a question a few years ago. Since it’s so early, is there anything I can do to save this years crop? I have 4 trees, 2 haralson and 2 honey crisp.
Thank you
Scott
Washington County Minnesota
Expert Response
Thank you for writing.
You appear to be correct. https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/help-for-the-home-gardener/advice-tips-resources/pests-and-problems/insects/beetles/plum-curculio.aspx
Here is another helpful discussion.
https://entomology.ca.uky.edu/ef202
Note that insecticides do not help damaged fruit and that the useful insecticides are harmful to pollinators.
On fruit that is not infected, bagging can be effective in preventing fruit loss.
https://www.clemson.edu/extension/peach/commercial/diseases/clemsonfruitbags.html
https://entomology.ca.uky.edu/ef218
You appear to be correct. https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/help-for-the-home-gardener/advice-tips-resources/pests-and-problems/insects/beetles/plum-curculio.aspx
Here is another helpful discussion.
https://entomology.ca.uky.edu/ef202
Note that insecticides do not help damaged fruit and that the useful insecticides are harmful to pollinators.
On fruit that is not infected, bagging can be effective in preventing fruit loss.
https://www.clemson.edu/extension/peach/commercial/diseases/clemsonfruitbags.html
https://entomology.ca.uky.edu/ef218
