Lychee pest control (forum)

Joe @ Sydney starts with ...
Hi,
I am seeking advise on how to control the pests that annually attack my Lychee fruit, as pictured. There seems to be two types of bugs, one attacking the nut and another (i suspect fruit fly) attacking the flesh.
I have tried fruit fly baits and traps to virtually no effect.
Appreciate any advise or tips, especially if less toxic options are available.
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Time: 9th February 2019 10:41am

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David01 says...
Hi Joe,

If you don't want chemical spray or less toxic, then the best way is using the mesh bags. I am using it to stop the fruit fly. You can buy it from eBay. Check the size that you need. Cheers
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Time: 13th February 2019 2:21pm

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trustedpestmgt1 says...
Hello Joe...
it’s important to put those pests under control even before the reproduction starts as they tend to move slowly, and pest control at the beginning can be relatively easy.

Time: 25th March 2019 9:23pm

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cooranQ says...
How?

Time: 8th January 2021 12:42pm

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MelbFruit says...
This site has a great list of lychee pests (and helpful insects). Yellow Peach Moth, Macadamia Nut Borer, and Fruitspotting Bug all cause damage to the fruit and/or seed.

https://www.horticulture.com.au/globalassets/hort-innovation/resource-assets/ly19001-pest-disease-field-guide.pdf

Time: 5th June 2022 11:04am

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