Spotted Wing Drosophila Surge Has Florida Blueberry Growers On Watch Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 18, 2024 Multiple reports of the invasive pest around fields in Central Florida stand out as earlier than normal.
‘Game Changer’ Found for Spotted Wing Drosophila Control in Blueberries By David Eddy|November 15, 2022 USDA says new low-pressure vacuum technology called RipeLocker is breakthrough in fruit storage.
Parasitic Wasp Might Be a Solution for Spotted Wing Drosophila Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 6, 2022 More than a decade in the making, scientists are set to release a tiny wasp that controls a highly destructive fruit fly.
Why There Is No Room for Complacency With Spotted Wing Drosophila By Thomas Skernivitz|March 21, 2022 As Pacific Northwest researchers march toward long-term management, wild parasitoids have already arrived in Washington state.
Good News for Berry Growers About Spotted Wing Drosophila By Thomas Skernivitz|February 14, 2022 Michigan State researchers provide plenty to grow on in regard to vaunted foe in the field.
It’s a First: Spotted Wing Drosophila Enemy Found in U.S. Posted by David Eddy|November 19, 2021 The parasitoid wasp, a natural enemy of the berry-eating fly, was found last month in Washington near the Canadian border.
How This Novel Deterrent for Spotted Wing Drosophila Works By Thomas Skernivitz|June 22, 2021 Good news for berry growers as unique pest control formulation is thus far effective at very low rates and relatively shorter periods of time.
Spotted Wing Drosophila Posted by Brad Kish|May 21, 2021 All Insect & Disease PestsSpotted Wing DrosophilaAboutSpotted Wing Drosophila (SWD), Drosophila suzukii, also known as the cherry vinegar […]
Plastic Mulches Prove Effective Against Spotted Wing Drosophila in Raspberry Crops By David Eddy|May 11, 2021 Trials indicate the mulches not only reduce the pest populations, but also might increase yields to boot.
Can Mulch Protect Raspberries from Spotted Wing Drosophila? By Kathie Taylor|November 20, 2019 Wisconsin berries are barely making it with the winged pest on the fly, but scientists are looking at new ways to defend from ground level.
How to Take on Spotted Wing Drosophila With IPM By Christina Herrick|October 16, 2019 Growers have been frustrated at having their integrated pest management plans thwarted by this destructive pest, but researchers still have faith.
New Research Looks at Sustainable Spotted Wing Drosophila Controls By Kathie Taylor|May 20, 2019 Scientists at Michigan State University look at alternative measures for spotted wing drosophila, a major threat to the tart cherry industry.
How to Manage Spotted Wing Drosophila in Organic Berries By Andrew Petran|March 29, 2019 Controlling the plant pest in organic plantings can be possible with trapping, variety choices, as well as attract-and-kill strategies.
How Spotted Wing Drosophila Foes Are Affected by Insecticides Posted by Christina Herrick|March 25, 2019 Scientists examine the parasitism rate of two predatory wasps on notorious fruit pest.
New Spotted Wing Drosophila Control for Blackberry, Raspberry Growers Posted by Christina Herrick|February 21, 2019 Blackberry and raspberry growers now have Exirel to combat the threat of spotted wing drosophila.
Does Canopy Climate Impact Spotted Wing Drosophila Pressure? By Courtney Coon|November 23, 2018 Multiple university researchers teamed to learn whether pruning could make the canopy climate less suitable for SWD in blueberries and raspberries.
Biocontrols East Offers Solutions for Spotted Lanternfly, Spotted Wing Drosophila, and Fire Blight By Richard Jones|September 17, 2018 Answers to your most pressing fruit pest problems is a primary focus of unique industry event’s program.
Michigan Fruit Growers on High Alert for Spotted Wing Drosophila Posted by Christina Herrick|July 17, 2018 Researchers confirm trap captures of the notorious pest are six times higher this year compared to previous seasons.
Webinar to Highlight Organic Management of Spotted Wing Drosophila Posted by David Eddy|February 20, 2018 Research findings, organically approved strategies among topics covered by the webinar.
Berry Grower Says She’s Beating Spotted Wing Drosophila With Netting By Christina Herrick|February 1, 2018 Berry grower sees promise with exclusion netting trial.
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024