Blueberry Production in Kentucky Part 4-1: Spotted Wing Drosophila

Ric Bessin, Extension Entomologist at the University of Kentucky explains blueberry insect management options, including sustainable and organic management techniques.

This series covers blueberry production and pest management with sessions by University of Kentucky specialists. The Kentucky Blueberry School was focused on sustainable and organic production, as well as integrated pest management (IPM). This program was organized and facilitated by the UK IPM Fruit Working Group and Dr. Nicole Gauthier. Date of filming Oct 24, 2015.

Information in this series was accurate at the time of recording, however, information may have changed. Growers should work with their local Extension offices for the most up-to-date and most accurate information.

Dr. Nicole Gauthier is an Extension professor at the University of Kentucky, Department of Plant Pathology. Her focus is disease management for fruit and vegetables, particularly for small acreage farms. Additional resources can be found at:
• UK Dept of Plant Pathology (fact sheets, spray guides) - https://plantpathology.ca.uky.edu/ext...
• Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide (with spray recommendations) - https://ag.purdue.edu/department/hla/...
• Fruit Scouting Guides – https://fruitscout.ca.uky.edu/
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