Raspberry Cane Midge
Overview
Raspberry cane midge is a cane fruit pest associated with splits, wounds and damaged cane tissue.
Larvae develop in cane cracks and may contribute to cane weakening and disease entry.
Main host crops
Symptoms
Typical symptoms include:
- cane splitting
- weak canes
- cane dieback
- damaged cane bases
- increased disease entry
Risk conditions
| Condition | Risk |
|---|---|
| Split cane tissue | High |
| Poor pruning hygiene | High |
| Dense humid rows | Moderate |
| Old cane debris | Moderate–High |
Monitoring
Inspect:
- cane bases
- splits and wounds
- weak canes
- dieback areas
IPM approach
Useful strategies:
- remove damaged canes
- improve airflow
- maintain pruning hygiene
- reduce old cane debris
- avoid unnecessary cane injury
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Key message
Raspberry cane midge management is closely linked to pruning hygiene, cane health and removal of damaged cane tissue.