SWD Update with Dr. Nikki Rothwell and Jackie Perkins

Hope everyone had a great Fourth of July! In this episode we discussed SWD population levels, treatment options, and harvest tips. Check out the SWD larvae testing protocol video made by Jackie Perkins and her team in the link below. Enjoy! https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/how-to-sample-cherries-to-determine-spotted-wing-drosophila-infestation

July 7, 2025

Bowl of fruit with headphones.

Hope everyone had a great Fourth of July! In this episode we discussed SWD population levels, treatment options, and harvest tips. Check out the SWD larvae testing protocol video made by Jackie Perkins and her team in the link below. Enjoy!

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/how-to-sample-cherries-to-determine-spotted-wing-drosophila-infestation