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Orange Fruit decay

Orange    Laredo Texas 78046

Orange fruit.
Don't know what is happening to my Tree. Early mature fruit drops with this black rounded region. Beautiful big orange fruit but ROTTEN.
Have tried food spikes, pruning beaches with no success .
Any IDEAS OR SOLUTIONS?
Mr F


Posted by: Ed Flores (1 point) Ed Flores
Posted: September 24, 2016




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It could be orange tortrix insect damage. Generally the first generation larvae of orange tortilla (Argyrotaenia franciscana) feeds on leaves, whereas the second generation larvae feeds on young fruits (usually around button area) resulting in appearance of outward scar. The subsequent generation larvae feeds on ripening fruits by making holes into the rind. This opening makes way for saprophytic fungus/bacteria resulting in decaying and early falling of fruits.

By the way did you see any larvae or adult insect on the tree? Particularly look for nests spun by larvae around fruit clusters.

This insect will have three to four generation per year.

http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/r107302411.html


Posted by: Dr. Ravishankar Narayana (15 points) Dr. Ravishankar Narayana
Posted: September 26, 2016


Ed Flores commented,
Good information to know.
over 7 years ago.



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Sometimes the sun can damage the skin of oranges, opening a would that is then infected by fungi and bacteria, insects, etc.. http://paradisenursery.com/product-ca...


Posted by: dan Castro (1 point) dan Castro
Posted: November 27, 2016




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It is bird damage.. It is a common problem in Tuxpan, Veracruz, Mexico


Posted by: Raul Allende-Molar (1 point) Raul Allende-Molar
Posted: November 29, 2016




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