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What diseases and insect pests do pomegranate have and how to control them

Mike Ehrmantraut
2020-06-28 13:08:55
Pomegranate diseases mainly include white rot, black pox, anthrax and so on. The scope of harm is relatively large. Prevention is the main way. Bordeaux solution is sprayed every half a month. When the disease is serious, spraying in time can play a good therapeutic effect. Insect pests mainly include pomegranate stem window moth, pomegranate towel night moth, etc. when they are found, they should be removed manually in time, then cut off the insect branches and spray according to the types of pests.

I. diseases

1. White rot: it is mainly harmful to flower bud, pedicel, fruit and other parts, resulting in brown depression on the pedicel. In serious cases, it will cause the flower to fall off directly, and the part of the fruit will also turn gray black, and in the later stage, black small particles will grow intensively.

2. Black Pox: this disease will damage leaves, fruits and petioles, resulting in small brown spots on leaves and distortion of young leaves. When the fruit is infected, it will produce brown round spots. In the later stage, the spots will harden or crack. New shoots, petioles, tendrils and other parts will also be infected, eventually leading to dry death.

3. Anthrax: it mainly damages the leaves, branches and fruits. When the leaves are infected, there will be nearly round brown spots. The branches will gradually turn brown, and the edge of the fruit will turn red, resulting in pulp necrosis.

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II. Pest

1. Pomegranate stem window moth: This is one of the main pests. The larva will drill out and damage the new shoots and branches, which will affect the quality of the fruit and even cause the whole plant to die.

2. Spodoptera granatum: This is also one of the pests. The larva will eat the leaves, causing damage to the leaves.

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Three, prevention and control

1. Disease: mainly for prevention. Spray Bordeaux solution once every half a month to take preventive measures. When the disease is serious, fungicides such as bacteriophage and carbendazim can be used.

2. Insect damage: when it is found, it shall be removed manually in time, and then the insect branches shall be cut off and sprayed according to the type of insect.

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