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Spotted Wing Drosophila Response Team helps Michigan growers manage the pest
Published on December 20, 2011
Fly of East Asian origin has migrated to the United States and is infesting fruit crops causing losses for growers. -
Spotted wing Drosophila found in six east Michigan counties this fall
Published on November 18, 2011
Spotted wing Drosophila are being discovered at many fruit farms in eastern Michigan. Fruit growers need to learn all they can about this new pest this winter and be on the lookout next year. -
Give us your priorities for spotted wing Drosophila research and education
Published on November 17, 2011
Researchers are inviting growers, consultants and other industry stakeholders to take a short survey on their priorities for new research and extension on spotted wing Drosophila. -
Oh, deer. Oh, dear.
Published on November 10, 2011
Planting deer-resistant landscape plants this fall can help discourage deer and rabbits from using your garden as a free buffet during the winter. -
Spotted wing Drosophila fly activity is increasing – be prepared in fall raspberries
Published on September 22, 2011
Spotted wing Drosophila has been detected in two more Michigan counties. Fall red raspberry growers need to take appropriate management actions to protect their berries. -
Thinking about planting crops into marginal land?
Published on September 7, 2011
Putting in the time, effort and resources can pay off for smaller scale growers. Build up poor soil using a simple, systematic green manure crop rotation. -
Spotted wing Drosophila catches increase: monitor and protect ripening, susceptible fruit
Published on September 2, 2011
The recent detections of this pest are of greatest concern for growers with raspberries, blackberries or blueberrues yet to harvest. -
Spotted wing Drosophila catches are picking up: Maintain monitoring if fields are still ripening
Published on August 16, 2011
Spotted wing Drosophilas in Michigan are increasing as 30 more were trapped over the past week. Continue to scout fields and check your traps. -
First spotted wing Drosophila trapped in a commercial fruit crop
Published on August 1, 2011
Summer and fall raspberry growers and blueberry growers need to be on alert for spotted wing Drosophila on their farm. -
Comparison of fruit sampling methods for spotted wing Drosophila in blueberries
Published on July 12, 2011
In a recent MSU study, the boiling method was found to be most effective when sampling blueberries to detect contamination of spotted wing Drosophila.