Q.Stop Bees From Attacking Papaya Fruit
The bees attack the fruit when it is young. They bore holes into the fruit. Any suggestions would be great.
Heather
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on January 15, 2011
These are actually not bees but rather the papaya fruit fly. They look alot like bees, so that is a common mistake. This article will help you with them:
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in148
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