Oranges Coloring Early with Holes: Fruit Borers

Orange crop turning color early and dropping with tiny holes. Likely fruit borers (e.g., citrus peel miner, fruit fly, or beetle larvae).

Diagnosis

1. Cut open fallen fruit: look for larvae/tunnels.
2. Preserve specimens in alcohol.
3. Take to local nursery/extension for ID.

Search Tip

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