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lemon tree borer ????
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Posted by phillman VIC Aust (My Page) on Tue, Jan 18, 05 at 19:15
hi all
i have a problem with a mature lemon tree it has no fruits and alot of woody growths on all branches , i am told it is borer , the older growth have lots of small holes around it,
what can be done?
is there any treatment to kill of this bug or is it best to break out the saw and cut down the tree and start again?
will a new tree be infested in time?
if i prune back all the effected wood will the new growth eventually be infected?
is this a sistemic or a soil born problem ?
regards phillip ,elwood victoria |
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RE: lemon tree borer ????
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- Posted by moreton Bris. Qld. Aust (My Page) on
Thu, Jan 20, 05 at 10:01
Hi Phil,
From your post, lots of woody growth, lots of borers and then fungal attack, pruning may help,but you are prolonging the agony of the Lemon. The costs and time factor, saw and dig out the butt if possible, drench the area with a good fungicide, back fill. If posible replace with a new improved version but a few meters from the old one, to try to stop any soil born nasties transfering to the new specimen. We all like to hang on to old faithful things, but there comes a time to say goodbye.Good luck, Peter r |
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