Damage to fruit on pear tree
By Fisherman
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Over the summer I have lost my entire crop of pears. They have each had a hole, about 1/4" round, made near the stalk. This caused them to rot and fall off. Is this birds, wasps or what?
- 23 Sep, 2008
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It could be codling moths. I had similar on my apple tree - losing most of them but since putting up a codling moth trap (£8 ish in most garden centres) and also putting a grease band round the trunk I've had an ace harvest every year.
23 Sep, 2008
Sorry Suzannemitc,
Codling moths are not known for attacking pear trees, grease bands are for the winter moth which also attacks apple trees.
24 Sep, 2008
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