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Pests
Fruit Flies on Passion Fruit
Commonly affects: Passiflora edulis (Passion Fruit)
Small flies hover around ripening fruit, laying eggs that hatch into larvae inside, causing the fruit to rot from within before or shortly after harvest.
Potential Causes
- 1Fruit flies attracted to ripening or overripe fruit left on the vine
- 2Fallen fruit left on the ground providing a breeding ground
- 3Warm climates supporting year-round fruit fly populations
Solution Steps
- 1Harvest fruit promptly once ripe rather than leaving it on the vine
- 2Clear fallen and overripe fruit from the ground regularly
- 3Use fruit fly traps (yellow sticky traps or bait traps) nearby during fruiting season
- 4Bag developing fruit in fine mesh if fruit fly pressure is severe
Prevention Tip
Prompt harvesting and clearing fallen fruit removes the main breeding opportunity fruit flies need to establish.
