Tag: SWD
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Posted on June 15, 2018
A new invasive fly – the African fig fly
The African fig fly (AFF, Zaprionus indianus) is an invasive fruit fly, closely related to the genus Drosophila, which was first detected in Wisconsin in […]
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Posted on June 1, 2018
Organic management of spotted wing drosophila in berry crops
Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is now the number one insect pest of berry crops in Wisconsin, most other states, as well as many parts of […]
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Posted on September 15, 2017
Organic insecticides for spotted wing drosophila control: Entrust and Grandevo
Entrust and Grandevo are two OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) certified insecticides, which are available for use against spotted wing drosophila in organic raspberry production […]
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Posted on July 25, 2017
Spotted Wing Drosophila Control During Cherry Harvest
Cherry harvest is beginning in Door County, and many of you are working hard to maintain control of spotted wing drosophila (SWD) during this critical […]
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Posted on June 23, 2017
Harvest Schedule and Sanitation for Managing Spotted Wing Drosophila
Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) has now been detected in Wisconsin and growers are strongly advised to monitor for the presence of SWD on their farm […]
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Posted on June 10, 2016
Update – Spotted Wing Drosophila in Wisconsin Cherries
The now infamous invasive pest, spotted wing drosophila (SWD), has devastated yield and marketability of raspberry crops across Wisconsin, and also has the potential to […]
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Mild Winter and Risk of Spotted Wing Drosophila Infestation
This past winter has been relatively mild, which raises concerns across the country (see recent article in Fruit Growers News) about the potential for early […]
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Posted on May 27, 2016
Raspberry Varieties and Their Infestation by Drosophila suzukii
One of the major insect pests which attack raspberry plants during their fruiting time is the invasive fly species, the spotted wing drosophila (SWD), Drosophila […]
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Posted on May 13, 2016
Is Aronia Susceptible To Spotted Wing Drosophila?
Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is a major invasive pest of soft skinned fruit worldwide. This pest has been reported to infest several cultivated fruit crops […]
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Posted on April 18, 2016
Survey Summary: Spotted Wing Drosophila Survey for WI Berry Growers 2015 Season
We received 23 responses from growers in 16 different counties in Wisconsin and Illinois. The most frequently grown crops, with the greatest acreage, were strawberries, […]