Topic: Whats wrong with my fig tree?

Whats wrong with my fig tree? 

My fig tree seems to have some disease and it is on the fruit as well. Suggestions please as how to fix this problem.
Many Thanks.
Donna

Re: Whats wrong with my fig tree? 

The Leaves on the fig tree

Re: Whats wrong with my fig tree? 

This could either be Mite damage, or a fungal or bacterial infection. I would begin spraying with flowers of sulphur once a week, or with liquid copper-Wally's from Mitre10, Palmers or Oderings is the best one. If that doesnt seem to start working after atleast a month, try a Miticide, or try spraying the miticide a couple of days after the sulphur/copper, although im not sure you can mix the two.

Re: Whats wrong with my fig tree? 

Neem based insecticides can be a better option instead of sulfur. Mites damage can be significantly controlled by Ozomite- a neem based bio insecticide. You may find further details here:

http://www.ozonebiotech.com/ozomite.html

Re: Whats wrong with my fig tree? 

But it wont stop a fungal or bacterial infection will it? Thats why i suggested using one of the two to begin with and seeing if that clears it up first. Failing that, THEN we can look at a neem spraying oil.

Re: Whats wrong with my fig tree? 

I mean Sulphur wont even touch most insects...let alone mealy bugs. Christ...

Re: Whats wrong with my fig tree? 

Its Fig Rust...
Simple Fungicide Recipe
1 tablespoon dish soap
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon baking soda
Mix with 4L of clean water and use in a sprayer.
Rainy weather will cause the disease to be worse. Collect the fallen infected leaves and remove them from the area. They will harbor the disease and if left on the ground they will infect new leaves. Pruning the tree will increase air movement inside the foliage. When watering the tree, be sure to avoid getting the leaves wet, this favors infection.