First catch in Steuben County

Two male SWD were caught in a trap set on the edge of a blueberry planting on June 27, 2017 in Steuben County. The blueberries at this site are mostly green, but beginning to ripen. Traps at this site are being monitored by Stephanie Mehlenbacher, extension educator with Steuben County Cornell Cooperative Extension.

It will be important to take steps to manage SWD in your berry crops this year. Here are some resources:

• Cornell Fruit Resources, SWD Management
• SWD blog on management
• Berry insecticides quick guide
• Stone fruit and grapes insecticide quick guide
• SWD blog on pruning caneberries
• Salt water flotation to check fruit