False codling moth
Common Name
--Scientific Name
Cryptophlebia leucotreta
Issue
Insect
Causes
--Prevention
Remove wild host plants from around the orchard. Plants like the wild guava, oak trees and wild castor. Host plants should be included in the sanitation programme to avoid moth attacks.
Control
Proper orchard sanitation in combination with natural enemies normally keeps this pest under control. Infested fruits should be removed regularly (twice a week) and buried at least 50cm deep, or dump in a drum filled with water mixed with a little used oi