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Originally Posted by edwmax
It would depend on what caused the spots, insect bites or fungus.
Plastic bags over the fruit early on and while developing can keep off the insects. General spraying will help too.
Use a fungicide on the bunch to help control the fungus. Cooper sulfate is regularly used and will control a number of fungus types.
Just make sure what ever is sprayed on the fruit will break down after a few days leaving no harmful residue on the fruit.
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Thanks for the heads up.
We have not noticed any insects, I am thinking especially of fire ants that could cause these spots as they do to our mangoes. Fungus! I had not envisaged that possibility. I will check fruit tomorrow with a microscope and we will start some immediate spray applications just in case