Do I have to report Pawpaw peduncle borer?

No. Pawpaw peduncle borer is not a notifiable organism, so there is nothing to report to an authority. Treat it as a normal garden problem.

How is Pawpaw peduncle borer 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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Pawpaw peduncle borer

Talponia plummeriana

Symptoms

A small larva bores into the base of the flower, causing the bloom to blacken, wilt and drop before it can set fruit; damage is limited to flowers in spring and is usually cosmetic on an established tree with heavy bloom.

Plants affected

pawpaw

Treatment

Dr. Phyto builds a dated, step-by-step treatment plan with country-approved products — start a free diagnosis to get yours.

Common questions

How do I recognise Pawpaw peduncle borer on pawpaw?: A small larva bores into the base of the flower, causing the bloom to blacken, wilt and drop before it can set fruit; damage is limited to flowers in spring and is usually cosmetic on an established tree with heavy bloom.
Do I have to report Pawpaw peduncle borer?: No. Pawpaw peduncle borer is not a notifiable organism, so there is nothing to report to an authority. Treat it as a normal garden problem.
How is Pawpaw peduncle borer 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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