An unwelcome visitor on a peach seedling

[Matt_in_Maryland]

This has been my experience:

Peach-tree Borers!

I must have borers chomping at the base of my O’Henry peach tree (on Lovell rootstock). The tree is growing vigorous lush foliage and otherwise looks healthy. But for a few weeks, it’s been oozing orange gel at the bottom of the trunk. Pretty certain it’s borers and not the similar symptoms of cytospora canker gummosis. I’ve taken a quick look at the literature and photos online. But I want to hear from you all: What are your experiences with peach-tree borers? Is this a death sentence for my …

Good luck.