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Carrot Rust Fly: signs and treatment in Jamaica
A pest whose larvae tunnel into carrot taproots, rendering them unmarketable. PlantArmor's crop guides list carrot rust fly as a common problem on carrot.
Signs to look for
- Rusty, red-brown tunnels in the carrot roots
- Stunted top growth
- Foliage may turn yellow or red
What to do
Crops it affects
Questions growers ask
How do I recognise carrot rust fly?
A pest whose larvae tunnel into carrot taproots, rendering them unmarketable. The signs to look for: Rusty, red-brown tunnels in the carrot roots. Stunted top growth. Foliage may turn yellow or red.
What should I do about carrot rust fly?
Use floating row covers. Harvest immediately when mature. Avoid leaving carrots in the ground over winter. Always read the product label and observe the registered rate, re-entry period and pre-harvest interval before you apply any pesticide.
Which crops are affected by carrot rust fly in Jamaica?
PlantArmor's crop guides list carrot rust fly as a common problem on carrot.
Check it in the field
PlantArmor's reference library works offline, so you can compare what you are seeing against it standing in the plot, then log the spray you use along with its re-entry and pre-harvest intervals. Free to use.
This description and treatment come from the same reference library the PlantArmor app uses in the field. Pesticide registrations and permitted uses change — always read the current product label and observe the stated rate, re-entry period and pre-harvest interval.