Victoria Plum Maggots: Plum Moth, Preventive Spraying Required

Two-year-old potted Victoria plum in UK has maggots in every fruit (15 checked). Owner wants prevention for next year.

Pest: Plum Moth (Cydia funebrana)

Larvae tunnel into fruit; only control is preventive insecticide spray.

Next spring, spray with combined fruit tree insecticide/fungicide from garden center.
Multiple applications per label (typically at petal fall and intervals).
Essential for worm-free fruit.

Organic options limited; spraying is standard for clean fruit.

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