Caterpillar in Peaches

What kind of caterpillar would I find in my peaches? And what can I do to avoid them?

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#1 Comment By Heather On 08/24/2011 @ 10:08 am

Borers are the most common. This article can help with those:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-borer.htm ^[1]

There are a few other types of caterpillars it can be as well. Those can be treated with Bt. This article has more information on that:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/prevent-caterpillars.htm ^[2]

#2 Comment By rshankey On 08/24/2011 @ 1:19 pm

We think we know the caterpiller is from the Codling Moth.
Now, can anyone tell me how to erradicate the Codling Moth?

#3 Comment By Anonymous On 08/24/2011 @ 2:07 pm

Sure, this article can help you with codling moth:
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7412.html ^[3]

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