Spotted wing drosophila (SWD), Drosophila suzukii, is an invasive and destructive pest originating from eastern Asia. It is a pest that can not be managed with pesticides alone. Caneberries such as raspberry and blackberry appear to be most affected followed by strawberries and blueberries. Among the tree fruits, cherries seem to suffer heavy damage. If […]
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Pest Alert: Spotted Wing Drosophila Attack Blueberry and Cane Fruits
Posted by Hugh on July 5th, 2013