Why does your Citrus sinensis have tiny black flies? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
The adult flies lay eggs under the skin of the developing orange fruit, where larvae then consume the pulp. This leads to internal rot and premature fruit drop.
While primarily known for transmitting Huanglongbing (HLB), these tiny insects feed on new citrus flush, causing leaf distortion and scale-like secretions.
The adult flies live in the organic matter of the soil; while they don't eat the tree directly, their larvae can feed on fine feeder roots of the orange tree.
These small insects feed on the citrus sap, causing leaf curling and 'honeydew' production which can attract secondary pests like sooty mold.
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