The Southern and Northeastern spotted wing Drosophila IPM working groups developed the 2013 SWD Economic Impact Survey to assess the impact this invasive fruit fly is having on farmers and fruit production in the Eastern US.
Survey results will inform funding agencies to support research and extension efforts on SWD. Participation is voluntary and anonymous—the more farmers completing the survey, the more accurate the results.
To address the overwhelming loss that can result from SWD infestation, we must work together to find sustainable solutions. Complete the 2013 SWD Economic Impact Survey, swd.ces.ncsu.edu/2014/01/swd-impacts-2013/. Results available mid-March 2014 at swd.ces.ncsu.edu.
Questions about this survey? Want to know when the results are in? Contact Hannah Burrack, Assoc. Prof, Entomology, NC State Univ., hjburrac@ncsu.edu or 919-513-4344.
Thank you, in advance, for participating!