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Spotted wing drosophila (SWD)
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.