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WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO ELIMINATE
Higo o higuera
Borer
Hipoborus Ficus
Pathogen:
Insect
Type:
Risk to the plant:
HIGH
Barrenadores
WHO CAUSES IT?
Hipoborus ficus, commonly known as the borer, is a small, elongated beetle that mainly affects figs and fig trees. Adults are dark brown and measure between 2 and 3 mm in length. Females pierce the bark of trees to lay their eggs in galleries created in the wood. Larvae emerge from these eggs and feed on the internal tissue, excavating tunnels as they develop. The larvae go through several stages before pupating within the galleries. Once they complete their development, they emerge as adults and the cycle begins again. This process can take several weeks to months, depending on environmental conditions such as temperature and the availability of suitable hosts.
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SYMPTOMS
Borer disease caused by Hipoborus ficus in fig trees results in significant deterioration in the health and productivity of the tree. Larval activity within the wood weakens the structure of the tree and can disrupt the flow of nutrients and water, leading to overall plant decline. In addition, open wounds caused by the entry and exit of beetles facilitate the entry of other pathogens.
- Appearance of small holes in the bark.
- Presence of fine sawdust at the base of the tree or in the cracks of the bark.
- Withering of branches and leaves.
- Loss of general vigor of the tree.
- Regressive death of affected branches.
- Presence of tunnels and galleries in the internal wood.
DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS
Temperature:
20-30 °C
Humidity:
60-80 %
HOW IS IT SPREAD?
Infected wood, contaminated tools, wind, earth movement, direct contact between plants
HOW TO ELIMINATE IT?
Home treatments
Natural allies
There are no natural allies
Chemical treatments
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TO ELIMINATE THE PEST
REPELLENT PLANTS
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RECOMMENDATIONS
- Regularly check stems and branches for holes or sawdust.
- Prune and eliminate affected branches as soon as possible.
- Keep plants well cared for so they are strong.
- Seal pruning wounds to prevent larvae from entering.
- Use alcohol traps to catch adults.
- You can use traps to catch adults before they lay eggs.
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