Spotted wing drosophila (SWD)

Overview

Spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) attacks ripening soft fruit.

Crops

• Strawberries
• Raspberries
• Blackberries
• Cherries

Symptoms

• Soft fruit collapse
• Larvae in fruit

IPM notes

Hygiene and rapid harvest are key.

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Further guidance

• Spotted Wing Drosophila — Ipm Foundations