Blackberry: Brown marmorated stink bug categories: Blackberry Blackberry Insects Small Fruits last review date: 2025-12-04 02:50 Brown marmorated stink bug adult Photo by: M. Bush Biology The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is an introduced pest species from Asia that is spreading quickly across the United States. Nymphs and adults feed on a wide variety […]
Blackberry: Fruit rot categories: Blackberry Blackberry Diseases Small Fruits last review date: 2025-12-04 02:57 Blackberry fruit rot Photo by: R.S. Byther Biology Fruit rot is caused by a fungus. The disease is characterized by a watery, soft rot of infected fruit, either in the field or in storage. In moist conditions, the diseased fruit develops […]
Blackberry: Leaf and cane spot categories: Blackberry Blackberry Diseases Small Fruits last review date: 2025-12-04 03:02 Blackberry leaf spots Photo by: OSU slide library Biology Leaf and cane spot is a fungal disease affecting blackberries (including ‘Marion’ and ‘Santiam’) and blackberry hybrids (including ‘Boysen’ and ‘Logan’ berries). Leaf symptoms include development of characteristic lesions which […]
Blackberry: Raspberry crown borer categories: Blackberry Blackberry Insects Small Fruits last review date: 2025-11-24 01:25 Raspberry crown borer larvae and damage Photo by: E.P. Breakey Biology The adult raspberry crown borer is a clearwing moth with a wingspan of 1″ to 1 1⁄2″. The moth closely resembles a yellowjacket. Females lay eggs on the canes or […]
Blackberry: Redberry mite categories: Blackberry Blackberry Insects Small Fruits last review date: 2025-12-04 03:16 Blackberry redberry mite damage Photo by: E.P. Breakey Biology The redberry mite is an eriophyid mite. It is a tiny (1⁄50″), sausage-shaped, yellow mite which feeds primarily on the fruit of blackberries. The symptoms of redberry mite feeding are known as […]
Blackberry: Spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) categories: Blackberry Blackberry Insects Small Fruits last review date: 2025-12-04 03:54 Spotted wing drosophila larva and fruit damage Photo by: W. Hoashi-Erhardt Biology Spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) resembles other Drosophila species (fruit flies or vinegar flies) in appearance, but unlike other members of the family which attack only overripe, damaged […]