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Management Recommendations for Spotted Wing Drosophila in Organic Berry Crops

Published on May 1, 2018
Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is an important insect pest of berry crops, including blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and cherries. SWD is native to Asia and was first detected in the mainland United States in California in 2008.
Integrated Strategies for Management of Spotted Wing Drosophila in Organic Small Fruit Production

Published on December 13, 2016
Cultural, biological and chemical control of spotted wing Drosophila in organic small fruit crops.
Plant Tissue Sampling to Determine Fruit Fertilizer Needs

Published on January 29, 2016
The nutritional health of orchard crops, grapes, and blueberries is best assessed by measuring the concentrations of nutrients in plant parts.
Integrated Pest Management Scouting in Perennial Agricultural Crops

Published on November 23, 2015
Scouting and monitoring for pests is a critical step in quantifying potential damage that can be caused by a pest and aids in determining if intervention to control the pest is warranted.
Avoidance and Management of Nematode Problems in Tree Fruit Production in Michigan

Published on November 23, 2015
Michigan apple, cherry, and peach orchards that have previously produced profitable yields may not support adequate tree growth when replanted.
Spotted Wing Drosophila: A New Invasive Pest of Michigan Fruit Crops

Published on November 6, 2015
The Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) is a small vinegar fly with the potential to damage many fruit crops.
SWD Management Recommendations for Michigan Blueberry (English)

Published on June 1, 2015
The spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is an invasive pest of berries, stone fruit, grapes, and some pome fruit crops. It is native to Asia but was detected in North America for the first time in California during 2008.
SWD Management Recommendations for Michigan Blueberry (Spanish)

Published on June 1, 2015
La Drosófila de las alas manchadas (Drosophila suzukii Marsumura) (SWD) es una plaga invasora que ataca las frutillas (berries), las uvas, las frutas de hueso y algunas pomaceas.
Spotted Wing Drosophila Management Recommendations for Michigan Raspberry and Blackberry Growers

Published on August 1, 2013
The spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) is an invasive pest of berries, stone fruit, grapes, and some other fruit crops. It is native to Asia but was first detected in North America in California during 2008.
Sampling berries for spotted wing drosophila larvae

Published on June 20, 2013
This document describes the different methods for sampling berries for spotted wing drosophila.