Measures to Control Fruit Borer Pest in Guava Plant

Several types of fruit borers can infest guava trees, but the most common ones include:  The guava fruit borer: This moth lays its eggs on the leaves, flowers, or young fruits. The caterpillars bore into the fruits, feeding on the pulp and seeds. This can cause the fruits to drop prematurely, become deformed, or rot.
The pink borer: This moth lays its eggs on the fruit or flower buds. The caterpillars bore into the fruits, feeding on the pulp and seeds. This can cause the fruits to drop prematurely, become deformed, or rot.
The fruit fly: This fly lays its eggs under the skin of the fruit. The maggots that hatch from the eggs feed on the fruit, causing it to ripen prematurely, drop prematurely, or rot.

• 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