After a very early first catch in late May, SWD has again been caught in Erie County. Re-catch occurred the week ending July 12, 2018, when two female SWD were caught, one each in traps on the edge of and within the blueberry planting. Seven SWD were caught the subsequent week, ending July 18, three females in the edge and three females and one male within the planting.
Traps at this location are being monitored by Sharon Bachman, Erie County Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Blueberries are ripe across the region and harvests are underway. Once again, it’s time to pay attention to SWD and protect ripe and ripening fruit crops from infestation.
- SWD management
- SWD monitoring
- Crops of concern
- SWD identification
- NY distribution map
Key characteristics used to identify SWD.