Everything you need to know about The Black Plum Wasp – Blog

Do you want a rich production of plums this year? Therefore, you have to make sure that your plum is not influenced by parasites. And as regards the parasites, in the case of this fruit, the most feared enemy is the black Vespa. Find out more about how to recognize and fight the attack of this parasite.

Recognition of the cause of the damage

Scientific name

The black vesp of plum is also under the scientific name of Minute Hoplockpa or Hoplampa Fulvicornis. In English we find it under the name of Moscow Sierra de Suruela Negra.

Description of the parasite

This parasite can be recognized by the following characteristics:

• • The body is black, with a brilliant appearance

• • length of about 4-5 mm in the case of an adult Vespa

• • Transparent wings with brown veins

• • yellowish brown legs

• • Typical chimice smell because secret benzol-alleid.

Biology and ecology

The black vespa of plum uses flowers as a source of food, consuming pollen and nectar. At the same time, during the reproduction process, the females put eggs inside the flowers. On average, this parasite lives about 2 weeks. The females of this species can put up to 60 eggs, with about 1 or 2 eggs per flower. The incubation period lasts from 5 to 12 days.

In a larval state, the black vespa of plum is measured for about 10 mm. The body is whitish and brown. In the pupa phase, the black plum Vespa has a yellowish white color and is protected by a thin cocoon.

Recognition of the attack of the wasps

Attack mode: how it affects the fruit

As deduced by the name, the black Vespa is a specific parasite of plums. The black vespa larvae easily enter the fruits of plums and feed on their raw bones.

The black vespa also feeds the fruit as soon as the bones become too difficult. In the pulp of the fruits attached you can observe the tunnels created by these parasites. At the same time, the fruits concerned can be recognized by the remains of excrement that remain behind them.

A single larva can damage more than 5 fruits. After the plums are invaded by these parasites, they will fall to the ground.

The period in which the parasite appears.

The Black Vespa is a very common plague on the European continent. It appears in areas of the temperate-contractual climate. In our country the black vespa is located in all areas, with predilection except mountain channels and divers, being one of the most feared enemies of plum.

At the beginning of spring, in March, there is the passage of these insects from the state of larva to the pupa. Parasites appear immediately after the fall of the petals and the Cagliata of the fruit, in the months of April-May. When it doesn't rain enough, the black vespa finds the best opportunity to multiply. It has a great ability to destroy up to 90% of culture. Therefore, it is necessary to keep the black vespa at a distance take care of the garden and apply specific insecticides.

Methods to prevent the appearance of the parasite.

Make deep users in autumn and spring.

A method to keep this type of parasites away is to plow the earth. The plow is done both in spring and autumn, deeply. Through them the capullos on the ground will be destroyed.

Elimination of infested fruits.

Another important step in the fight against the black Vespa is the elimination of infested fruits. They must be collected from the ground and destroyed. It is important to do it before the larvae start to emerge from the fruit.

Methods of struggle

Insecticides used

The black vespa of plum can be fought chemically with insecticides available on the market. There is a wide range of products you can acquire. It is important to ensure that the product is suitable for this type of parasites and carefully follow the above instructions.

The moment of its application.

Insecticides to combat the black vespa are applied in different stages. In most cases three or four applications are needed. Let about a week pass between an application and another.

The first treatment against this parasite occurs by shaking the tree petals. We don't expect much, so that when a tenth or two tenths of tree petals have been removed, we can apply a treatment of insecticides. The other subsequent applications will be made after about ¾ of the tree petals have fallen. At the same time, remember that several specific insecticides are used.

Fatterbeja is provided in your help with enough solutions to combat parasites of fruit trees. We are at your disposal with numerous insecticides to protect your garden. All you should do to discover the correct solution is to access our product range.

The black vespa represents a fearsome opponent for your garden. However, the more aggressive this parasite can be, the more effective his battle against him will be. Are you ready to start the fight against the black vespa of plum?