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99% certain I have these in my 40+ bushes in Warren County
Hi Dylan,
Yes, it is likely that you do have them. Unfortunately most small fruit growers in our region do end up with spotted wing drosophila. If you look back through previous blog posts, you will find information about best management practices, organic management options, monitoring, and lots of other information. Good luck!