Fighting Carob Moth (Ectomyelois ceratoniae)
Carob moth, Ectomyelois ceratoniae, better known as carob moth in Turkey, is the most important pest encountered by carob in the garden and storage. Its larvae feed inside the pods, contaminating the fruit and reducing its commercial value. Moreover, this moth causes damage not only to carob, but also to many products such as pomegranates, citrus fruits, figs, dates and almonds.
Read MoreHow to prune a carob tree?
Carob is a tree that requires little pruning, unlike many fruit trees that require regular pruning every year. Once a solid crown skeleton has been established on the young tree, a light maintenance pruning is often sufficient. The difficulty in healing large cuts and the formation of fruit largely on old wood require moderate pruning of carob.
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