Blackberry: Brown marmorated stink bug categories: Blackberry Blackberry Insects Small Fruits revision date: 2022-12-06 12:00 Brown marmorated stink bug adultPhoto 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 of plant […]
Blackberry: Fruit rot categories: Blackberry Blackberry Diseases Small Fruits revision date: 2022-12-07 12:00 Blackberry fruit rotPhoto 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 a characteristic […]
Blackberry: Leaf and cane spot categories: Blackberry Blackberry Diseases Small Fruits revision date: 2022-12-06 12:00 Blackberry leaf spotsPhoto 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 are initially […]
Blackberry: Raspberry crown borer categories: Blackberry Blackberry Insects Small Fruits revision date: 2022-12-06 12:00 Raspberry crown borer larvae and damagePhoto 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 leaf […]
Blackberry: Redberry mite categories: Blackberry Blackberry Insects Small Fruits revision date: 2022-12-06 12:00 Blackberry redberry mite damagePhoto 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 redberry disease. […]
Blackberry: Spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) categories: Blackberry Blackberry Insects Small Fruits revision date: 2023-04-12 12:00 Spotted wing drosophila larva and fruit damagePhoto 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 or decaying […]