Join eOrganic and the Spotted-wing Drosophila organic pest management research team members for a webinar on the impact of current organic management practices on parasitoid populations. The webinar will focus on the release of parasitoids, the impact of nematodes, and the non-target effects of pesticides on parasitoids attacking Spotted-wing Drosophila.
Register now at this link.
Panelists:
Philip Fanning (UMaine)
Cesar Rodriguez-Saona (Rutgers)
James Brown (UC Berkeley)
Ben Johnson (UMaine)
This is a research update on a NIFA OREI project on the organic management of Spotted Wing Drosophila. Learn more about the project at this link.
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From Anna Wallis: A reminder that spotted wing drosophila monitoring updates are moving! During the 2025 season, all SWD information, including weekly trap captures and research updates, will be posted on the Berry Pest Monitoring Network blog. If you haven’t already, please subscribe to our new ‘Berry Pest Monitoring’ blog!