The apple sawfly is one of the main problems in organic apple and pear cultivation. She lays her egg at the base of the blooming apple/pear blossom. The larva develops in it and can also infest two or three other apples in the group. The apple sawfly is attracted to the white of the fruit blossom.
Solution
There is no biological control of this insect. That's why we started hanging white plastic picnic plates between the trees a few years ago. These plates are no longer available in Europe.
Description
The European apple sawfly is a problem in organic apple and pear cultivation. This video shows one approach on how to control the insect.
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