How to Manage Pests

Pests in Gardens and Landscapes

Driedfruit beetles—Carpophilus spp.

Adults are small brown or black beetles with or without lighter spots on the wings. They range in size from 0.1 to 0.2 inch long and have clubbed antennae.

Life cycle

Damage

When fruit is approaching maturity, an entry point into the soft fruit tissue develops. Driedfruit beetles can enter at this site and start feeding. They can also enter at any open site caused mechanically or by other insects.

Solutions

When possible, remove nearby rotting fruit.

Driedfruit beetle adult

Driedfruit beetle feeding of fruit tissue

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