Our latest YouTube video dives into what causes scars on citrus fruits. We discovered them on our Navel oranges this season and did the research so you don’t have to.
Christy shares details about the insect that causes the problem, and offers several option for treatment. If you have scars on your citrus fruits, watch this video.
What are these Scars on My Citrus Fruits?
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Resources
Buy Minute Pirate Bugs from Arbico Organics here (our affiliate link helps support Gardenerd)
Import Lacewings to your garden here
Plant beneficial insectary plants to attract these predator insects on your own.
NOTE: unfortunately at this writing, we are unable to find a vendor of Euseius tularensis predatory mite. Other mites sold for cucurbitaceae thrips do not work on citrus thrips. Best to focus on the above-mentioned solutions for now.
As usual, the solution is to support your garden’s ecosystem with a diversity of beneficial plants that attract the best bugs in town. To learn more about creating your healthy garden ecosystem, take our online course, Creating a Healthy Garden.
