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Re: Cane Borers




> Is there a way to get rid of these before they get in the new canes I am
> having some cane dieback and wonder if that may be the problem?
>
> There are several species of cane borers. They all use the most advantageous
> point of entry - if you prune, it is through the pruning cut. If you don't
> prune, they simply tunnel into the soft tissue of the newer canes. Sealing
> the canes *may* help, but often it just forces the borers to alter their
> tactics! Personally, I would rather they entered through the pruning cut,
> since these holes are easy to spot, allowing the infestation to be pruned
> out early.
>
> -Dave-
> Lake Forest, CA. Zone 9

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