Strawberry: Slugs categories: Small Fruits Strawberry Strawberry Insects revision date: 2022-12-07 12:00 Slug damage and slimePhoto by: R.S. Byther Biology Slugs are common garden pests in western Washington. They resemble snails, but lack shells. They may vary from as little as 1⁄4″ up to several inches in length, depending on age and species. Slugs typically […]
Strawberry: Spittlebugs categories: Small Fruits Strawberry Strawberry Insects revision date: 2022-12-07 12:00 Spittle bug foamPhoto by: A.L. Antonelli Biology Spittlebugs feed on many plants. On strawberry, the nymphs feed on the leaves and leaf stems, preferring the tender new growth. Infested plants are stunted, and leaves may be distorted or killed. They may also feed […]
Strawberry: Spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) categories: Small Fruits Strawberry Strawberry Insects revision date: 2022-12-07 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 […]