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Tortrix moth

lynnman58UqtnypDslynnman58UqtnypDs Posts: 3
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How do I get rid of Tortrix moth from my fig tree 

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  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    I couldn't find a way so I've cut all the leaf twigs off to try and break the cycle. It remains to see if I've killed it so I'm not advising you to do it too but I'd had enough! My container bay tree is going to need a bigger home next year🤔
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • lynnman58UqtnypDslynnman58UqtnypDs Posts: 3
    I thought the same, take all the leaves off and burn them. I'm going to at a very weak solution of Jeyes fluid to the pot, we'll see, it's got 2 choices. Thanks for the advice 👍
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    I wouldn't use jeys fluid. It's horrible stuff.
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • lynnman58UqtnypDslynnman58UqtnypDs Posts: 3
    Cheers 👍
  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
    There's a bacteria-based biological treatment for box caterpillar which theoretically should also work for Tortrix moth larvae. 
    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    I doubt you will kill the fig tree. I've cut mine down to stumps twice in the last 20 years. I never feed it or water it. Its in a big pot in the greenhouse and the roots went through the bottom of it.
     I catch  loads of light brown apple moth every time I put the trap out. That is the main one that causes problems and its  all over.   I have damage this year on my big apple tree and its too big to try and get it off.  The small trees I can pick over for damaged leaves.

  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    Every unopened leaf bud had a little green maggotty thing in it. That's when I have up
    In London. Keen but lazy.
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