Do I have to report apricot seed wasp?

No. apricot seed wasp is not a notifiable organism, so there is nothing to report to an authority. Treat it as a normal garden problem.

How is apricot seed wasp treated?

Mainly with biological and cultural measures — removing affected material, changing the conditions that favour it, and treating with agents approved in your country. The exact steps and their timing depend on the plant, the season and where you live: Dr. Phyto works them out in a free diagnosis.

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apricot seed wasp

Eurytoma schreineri

Symptoms

Premature fruit drop in June, drilled exit hole in mature fruit kernels, larva visible inside split pits, repeated infestation can ruin 30–60% of the crop.

Plants affected

apricot

Treatment

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Common questions

How do I recognise apricot seed wasp on apricot?: Premature fruit drop in June, drilled exit hole in mature fruit kernels, larva visible inside split pits, repeated infestation can ruin 30–60% of the crop.
Do I have to report apricot seed wasp?: No. apricot seed wasp is not a notifiable organism, so there is nothing to report to an authority. Treat it as a normal garden problem.
How is apricot seed wasp treated?: Mainly with biological and cultural measures — removing affected material, changing the conditions that favour it, and treating with agents approved in your country. The exact steps and their timing depend on the plant, the season and where you live: Dr. Phyto works them out in a free diagnosis.

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