Souring (several fungi and bacteria): Organisms are carried into the fruit by the dried fruit beetle. Figs which have open "eyes" or ostioles should not be planted. Only those with closed "eyes" should be planted. Some examples of closed eye figs are Celest, Texas Everbearing, and Alma. No chemical control has been found to be totally effective. Maneb fungicide will help to some extent. Insects should be controlled to eliminate them as carriers for the disease causing organisms.