New Research Looks at Sustainable Spotted Wing Drosophila Controls

Scientists examine the parasitism rate of two predatory wasps on notorious fruit pest.

Digital portal designed to help visitors identify plant predators and pathogens and learn critical information about management methods.

Multiple university researchers teamed to learn whether pruning could make the canopy climate less suitable for SWD in blueberries and raspberries.

A team of researchers from China discovered spotted wing drosophila prefer traps using brewer’s yeast, the dregs after beer production.

Answers to your most pressing fruit pest problems is a primary focus of unique industry event’s program.

With cargo being shipped daily all over the world, it’s no wonder there are invasive pests landing in the U.S. — including these tiny but formidable foes.

When faced with spotted wing drosophila (SWD), it’s critical for growers to keep in mind this is almost […]

Research findings, organically approved strategies among topics covered by the webinar.

Dave Jones, Extension Educator with Michigan State University, says growers are well accustomed to monitoring and thinking ahead.

While nature always finds a way to adapt, science continues to find other ways to cope.

Research team seeks solutions to protect state’s cherry crop.

Entomologist in Kentucky uses social media for pest updates, trap catches.

National project needs input on how the nasty pest affected your farms in 2016.

Biology, ecology of organic production the focus of two-day event.

Biocontrols, nutrition, and new varieties are also among the hot topics discussed at the annual berry meeting.

Research updates, recommendations to be presented on devastating pest.

Growers have the opportunity to comment on a draft of human health risk assessment.

Why the pest can be so much more destructive for Eastern cherry growers might be due to what they’re not farming.

North Carolina State researcher reminds growers they need to be proactive with spotted wing drosophila.