Peach Fruit Crystalized Slime: Insect Exudate, Not Disease

Peach fruit has semi-crystalized slime inside like snail trail; no disease match found.

Assessment

No known disease matches. Likely exudate from insect feeding hole in fruit. Clear liquid leaking from puncture.

Contact local nursery/garden center for insect identification and control recommendations.

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