Webinar: Insect Biology and Management in Blueberries
We recently participated in a Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium supported project led by Amanda McWhirt, University of Arkansas, …
Posts related to Blueberries (19)
Spotted-Wing Drosophila Active in North Carolina Blueberries
The first confirmed adult spotted-wing drosophila (SWD) in commercially grown blueberries for the 2019 growing season was captured early …
Spotted Wing Drosophila Monitoring Report August 12, 2016
We presented our final blueberry monitoring data last week, so this week, we shift to presenting blackberry trap captures …
Spotted Wing Drosophila Monitoring Report August 5, 2016
We removed our traps from harvested blueberry fields on July 13th, and we have now collected all the data and can look back …
Spotted Wing Drosophila Monitoring Report June 29, 2016
We have now processed blueberry traps through the week of July 12 and blackberry traps through July 6. Spotted …
Spotted Wing Drosophila Monitoring Report June 22, 2016
We have now processed traps through the week of July 6th. Blackberry trap captures of spotted wing drosophila (SWD) …
What to Watch For: Caterpillars in Berries
The season’s first question about caterpillars in blueberries has arrived, so growers and homeowners should be on the look …
Spotted Wing Drosophila Monitoring Report June 24, 2016
The research sites where we are collecting data are rich environments with many different species of insects. Pest species, including …
Spotted Wing Drosophila Monitoring Report June 17, 2016
Over the last couple weeks there was a substantial amount of rainfall at our blueberry research sites. While rain is …
Spotted Wing Drosophila Monitoring Report June 10, 2016
With summer, has come earlier spotted wing drosophila (SWD) pressure than in recent years. As a result of this …
Flowers Impact Bee Foraging in Blueberries
Just in time for Pollinator Week, I wanted to share another update on our work on pollinators in blueberries. While …
Answering Questions About What Time to Treat Spotted Wing Drosophila
Blueberries and blackberries are getting close to ripening in North Carolina, and I have fielded a few questions from …
Spotted Wing Drosophila Impacts in 2013
The eFly SWD Working Group has summarized their 2013 assessment of spotted wing drosophila (SWD) impacts in the eastern …
Blueberry Organic IPM Guide Updated
An updated version of the North Carolina Organic Blueberry IPM Guide is now available. The 2014 edition compliments NC …
Export-Friendly Alternatives for Blueberry Fruitworm Treatments
As blueberry bloom nears its end in most of North Carolina, growers are starting to consider management of petal …
Measuring the Impact of Spotted Wing Drosophila in 2013 - Your Help Needed!
Since its detection in North Carolina in 2010, Drosophila suzukii, commonly referred to as spotted wing drosophila (SWD), has become …
A Surprising Cause of Holes in Pruned Canes
Several years ago, I posted information on NC Small Fruit & Specialty Crop IPM blog about the many “boring” …
Which Bees Are the "Best" Blueberry Pollinators
This is the second in short series of posts on blueberry pollination. A diverse group of bees pollinate blueberries in North Carolina. …
Does Bee Diversity Change How Pollinators Behave in Blueberries?
Bees are essential for blueberry pollination in addition to many other crops, and since 2009, we have conducted research …