Fruit Borer in Pomegranate – Organic & Chemical Management for Healthy Harvests

Fruit Borer in Pomegranate – Organic & Chemical Management for Healthy Harvests

🔍 What is Fruit Borer in Pomegranate?

The Fruit Borer (Deudorix isocrates) is one of the most serious pests affecting pomegranate orchards. The larvae bore into developing fruits, feeding on the arils and making the fruit unfit for consumption or sale.

If left unmanaged, this pest can damage 25–40% of the crop, directly reducing marketable yield.

🐛 Symptoms of Fruit Borer Infestation

• Small boreholes on the fruit rind

• Premature fruit drop

• Dried or fermented arils inside

• Presence of frass (insect waste) near boreholes

🌱 Organic Management Techniques

1. Monitoring and Early Detection

• Use AEDAA pheromone traps (2 per acre) to monitor adult moths

• Hand-pick and destroy infected fruits weekly

2. Biological Control

• Release Trichogramma chilonis @ 50,000/acre every 15 days to parasitize eggs

• Encourage birds and predatory wasps by planting hedgerows

3. Botanical Sprays

• Neem oil (3%) at weekly intervals during fruit setting

• Dashparni ark or garlic-chili extract for added repellent effect

4. Cultural Practices

• Avoid monocropping; intercrop with marigold or trap crops

• Maintain orchard sanitation by removing fallen fruits

🧪 Chemical Management (Use only when necessary)

Note: For farmers in conventional farming or under IPM protocols

• Emamectin benzoate 5% SG @ 220g/ha (wait period: 10 days)

• Spinosad 45% SC @ 0.3 ml/liter of water

• Spray during early fruiting only, and rotate with organic sprays

🪰 AEDAA SMART TRAPS – First Line of Defense

Stop fruit borer before it lays eggs! AEDAA’s pheromone-based Solar Insect Traps help monitor and reduce moth activity.

💡 Why Choose AEDAA Traps?

• Works in both organic & IPM orchards

• Saves up to 30% of your crop

• Weatherproof & solar-powered

Price: ₹3500 (Retail) – Now ₹3000Bulk Orders: NegotiableWarranty: 1 year | Free service for 6 months

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