Plum Curculio Damage on Peaches: Identification and Safety

Amber Crystals = Insect Stings

The tiny, crystallized “dew drops” on your neighbor’s peaches are hardened resin from plum curculio (a small weevil) egg-laying punctures. Wipe one off; you’ll see a tiny hole underneath.

Edibility

The fruit is safe to eat, but you may encounter a small larva inside. Commercial growers use preventative insecticide sprays at petal fall; once the insect is inside, sprays don’t help.