Rogue plants in initial area of infection work infected areas last, to slow disease spread. Spray susceptible varieties with copper bactericide if disease is detected. Lengthen spray interval by one day for each night below 60 o F. Discontinue spray schedule once the temperature is below 60 o F on most nights during late summer. Disk or plow after final harvest to hasten decomposition of crop residue. European corn borer .
Attacks fruit at almost all sites annually.
Most common cause of fruit soft rot. ECB management plan should take into consideration unintended affects on other insect pests. Alternate between insecticides to prevent pest resistance. Preserve natural enemies by delaying and minimizing pesticide use for other pests through the use of scouting, monitoring, action thresholds and the use of alternative management strategies. Alternate between insecticides to prevent pest resistance.