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Produce => Pests & Diseases => Topic started by: summergirl on January 14, 2005, 16:26:46

Title: plum worms
Post by: summergirl on January 14, 2005, 16:26:46

(I'm sure they have a proper name).

Mum has a plum tree (approx 3 yrs old).  Last summer her whole crop each had a little worm in it. 
Any ideas how she can avoid this happening this year.

Thx  SG

Title: Re: plum worms
Post by: Palustris on January 14, 2005, 16:35:12

Plum sawfly maggots possibly. Very difficult to control as the moths fly in and lay their eggs. Not found an effective organic answer yet,still looking. Otherwise spray with insecticide after the petals have fallen and the tiny fruits have set.

Title: Re: plum worms
Post by: sandersj89 on January 14, 2005, 16:36:41

Most likely plum maggot, these are the young of a moth I think.

You can put up pheromone traps in June to help control them.

Jerry

Title: Re: plum worms
Post by: tim on January 14, 2005, 20:02:36

They taste the same? =  Tim

Title: Re: plum worms
Post by: Mrs Ava on January 14, 2005, 22:38:24

Mum has this with the little golden plums she has in her garden....but I still eat them!  ;D  Not poisoned me yet....... :P