Symptoms of damage “Chilli Fruit Borer”

  • A circular hole is noticed at the base of the pedicel. The premature dropping of flowers and pods. The fruit turns to white color.
  • Mainly borer larvae have grown up into the fruits.
  • Early instar larvae by making a circular hole feed on young pod and flower buds. The larvae usually feed the seeds in mature fruit.
  • At the time of feeding the larvae head inside the pod and rest of the body outside from fruits.
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