Larval Sampling of Cherries to Determine Spotted Wing Drosophila Infestation
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This video provides instructions on how to detect spotted wing drosophila (SWD) larval infestation in cherry fruits. Research has shown that trap captures of adult SWD are not always accurate representations of actual larval infestation in fruits. Effective SWD management relies on understanding true infestation levels using the following larval detection methods. For more information, see the article, "How-to guide: Larval sampling in cherries to determine spotted wing drosophila infestation."