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Guava Fruit Fly Threat: Protect Small Fruits Early with Easy Method.
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News18•21-09-2026, 18:36
Guava Fruit Fly Threat: Protect Small Fruits Early with Easy Method.
- •Guava fruit flies pose a threat, as fruits can appear normal externally but be damaged internally.
- •Progressive farmer Akshaibar Singh states fruit flies lay eggs on tender guavas, leading to internal rot.
- •To prevent infestation, cover small, growing guavas with fruit covers to block egg-laying.
- •Immediately remove and destroy rotten or fallen fruits from the orchard to prevent further spread of fruit flies.
- •Regularly monitor the orchard for signs of damage; consult an agricultural expert for severe infestations.
Key Questions Answered
Female fruit flies lay eggs on tender and growing guava fruits. The resulting larvae hatch and enter the fruit to consume the pulp, causing internal rot and premature dropping from the tree.
Farmers should apply fruit covers as soon as the guava is small and begins to grow, rather than waiting for the fruit to become big. This prevents the fruit fly from making direct contact and laying eggs.
Rotted or fallen guavas should not be left in the orchard because they can increase the fruit fly infestation. Instead, these affected fruits must be immediately collected and properly destroyed or disposed of outside the orchard.
