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What is the best way to deal with this little one eating my apricots? (infosec.pub)

submitted 1 day ago by Gnugit@aussie.zone to c/farming@slrpnk.net

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Hi there, I have these little guys eating my apricots the last few years and was wondering on how to control them.

I would prefer biological controls if possible.

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[–] cravl@slrpnk.net 3 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

I find an uncomfortable amount of eye contact keeps them at bay.

[–] Gnugit@aussie.zone 2 points 7 hours ago

I tried that, maybe i should have a go a little earlier in the season.

[–] ekZepp@lemmy.world 13 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Free protein 👍

... or > How to Use Neem Oil Spray as an Organic Insecticide

[–] Gnugit@aussie.zone 7 points 1 day ago

Biological control: Check.

[–] LostGhost@piefed.social 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Free range chickens under the trees could help. Might not help as much as spray but chickens do wonders for insect control.

[–] Gnugit@aussie.zone 4 points 23 hours ago

I have that option covered already, and it's awesome. Thanks!

[–] wolfyvegan@slrpnk.net 7 points 1 day ago

I second the recommendation of neem oil spray if it's practical to grow/obtain in your area. Just wash the fruits before eating. Otherwise you might consider a spray made from fermented tobacco leaves, and same thing, wash thoroughly before eating.