Boysenberry: Fruit rot categories: Boysenberry Boysenberry Diseases Small Fruits last review date: 2026-03-15 09:58 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 […]
Boysenberry: Brown marmorated stink bug categories: Boysenberry Boysenberry Insects Small Fruits last review date: 2026-03-15 09:45 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 […]
Boysenberry: Raspberry crown borer categories: Boysenberry Boysenberry Insects Small Fruits last review date: 2025-11-24 01:20 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 […]
Boysenberry: Spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) categories: Boysenberry Boysenberry Insects Small Fruits last review date: 2026-03-12 02:16 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 […]