i have problem with my plum tree ,there is what looks like a silicon gel type substance oozing from the plums has anybody got any idea what it is and is it harmfull
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14 years ago
i have problem with my plum tree ,there is what looks like a silicon gel type substance oozing from the plums has anybody got any idea what it is and is it harmfull
Some pest has been laying eggs on you plums. The wounds they made are 'bleeding.'
Here in North America, I might suspect Plum curculio beetles (there would be a small cut at the base of each bit of ooze) or another weevil called the plum gouger. The eggs are laid under the skin of the fruit, and the larvae burrow in to feed on the stone. (I don't know if either of these pests has been exported.)
Oriental fruit moth is another possible culprit.
If it is Plum Curculio, the only thing I know that will knock it out is Imidan.
Sherwin
Which is particularly toxic to bees.
Bees are a consideration at any time and should be everyone's consideration.
If, if, if, if Sherwin wouldn't opine on the solution to a problem, before he knows what it is (even then, it seems that the only answer he has is to spay).
Are you sure the problem isn't Bacterial canker (Pseudomonas syringae pv. morsprunorum and P. syringae pv. syringe) ?
Could you post a picture of the problem?
And so that we understand each other, the "silicon like substance" is exuding from the fruit or the tree?
In article , phorbin wrote:
This from the manufacturer of Imdane W-70 site
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Users should: ? Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. ? Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. ? Users should remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. ENGINEERING CONTROLS Water-soluble packets when used correctly qualify as a closed mixing/loading system under the Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides [40CFR 170.240(d)(4)]. Mixers and loaders using water-soluble packets must wear: ? Personal Protective Equipment identified above is required for mixers/loaders ? Be provided and must have immediately available for use in an emergency, such as a broken package, spill, or equipment breakdown:
In article , Billy wrote:
This from the manufacturer of Imidan W-70 site
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Users should: Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. Users should remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. ENGINEERING CONTROLS Water-soluble packets when used correctly qualify as a closed mixing/loading system under the Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides [40CFR 170.240(d)(4)]. Mixers and loaders using water-soluble packets must wear: Personal Protective Equipment identified above is required for mixers/loaders Be provided and must have immediately available for use in an emergency, such as a broken package, spill, or equipment breakdown:
Sorry, Bailes, i might not be so helpful but I got a question of my own if anyone could help me out. I have around 200 victoria plum trees they must be around 7 years old but from last 3 years, not a single fruit can be seen even though am doing regular seasonal pruning watering and fertiliser. Ple ase help beside if any one could share some literature about victoria plum growing that will be gr8
Sajjad
I'm not familiar with the Victoria plum but all fruit trees need pollinators. We have hundreds of bee hives nearby and our fruit trees are well pollinated.
If there are no pollinators you might invite a bee keeper to put a few hives in your fruit trees area. Might even be nice enough to give you some of the honey.
Bailes, looks like you have insects or birds pecking or chewing on your plums. Growing fruit does attract such pests, you might have to net the tree or put flashy dingle dangles on the limbs to frighten the birds. If it's insects you will have to spray.
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