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Strawberry

Fragaria x ananassa

Family Rosaceae

Genus Fragaria

Species ananassa

Variety / cultivar Elsanta

Also known as

Garden strawberry cultivated strawberry

Pests associated with Strawberry

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Aphid

Biocontrol strategies using ladybirds, parasitoids and mixes.

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Carmine Spider Mite (Tetranychus cinnabarinus)

Red morph spider mite with strong webbing and heat tolerance.

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Caterpillar

Bt + predators.

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Fruit Fly (Drosophila spp.)

Small vinegar flies attracted to fruit, compost and fermentation by-products.

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Fungus Gnat (Sciarid Fly)

Stratiolaelaps and nematodes.

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Green Peach Aphid (Myzus persicae)

Polyphagous aphid species attacking many crops and transmitting viruses.

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Potato Aphid (Macrosiphum euphorbiae)

Large aphid species found on potatoes, tomatoes and ornamentals.

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Sciarid Fly (Bradysia impatiens)

Common fungus gnat species in propagation and pot crops.

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Shore Fly

Algae-associated fly leaving black spotting on leaves and growing surfaces.

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Slugs & Snails

Phasmarhabditis nematodes.

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Slugs (Arion species)

Medium to large slugs feeding on leaves, stems and seedlings in damp conditions.

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Spider Mite

Predatory mites such as Phytoseiulus.

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Spotted Wing Drosophila

Monitoring and IPM guidance for spotted wing drosophila in soft fruit and cherry crops.

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Thrips

Orius + Amblyseius swirskii systems.

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Two-Spotted Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae)

Highly damaging mite causing bronzing, webbing and rapid population growth.

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Vine Weevil

Nematodes for larvae + monitoring adults.

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Western Flower Thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis)

Major thrips pest of protected crops, causing silvering, bronzing and virus transmission.

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Whitefly

Encarsia + Eretmocerus systems.

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