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First catch in Herkimer County

One female SWD was caught on August 5, 2015 in a trap set in a blueberry planting in Herkimer County. Traps at this location are being monitored by Bernie Armata, Herkimer County Cornell Cooperative Extension Association. (GDD = 1601, day length = 14:18)

To date, only four counties (Clinton, Columbia, Dutchess, and Steuben) have not caught SWD. In these sites, fruit is either unripe or the crop is blueberry, which can be tricky for trap catch with our current traps.

Two male SWD on a blueberry, photographed in early September 2013.  SWD populations typically build to very high levels in late summer and early autumn.
Two male SWD on a blueberry, photographed in early September 2013. SWD populations typically build to very high levels in late summer and early autumn. Tiny juice droplet on the berry (below and to the right of the top fly) could signify the berry is infested.

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