Start protective sprays on any berries that have begun to ripen, when more than four spotted wing drosophila flies are caught in a trap, or any larvae are noticed in the fruit. The most successful traps are described in more detail in the 2014 Recommendations for Sweet Cherry (PDF). Crop type. Vegetable and Small Fruit Specialist, Highmoor Farm                       Pest Management Unit Spotted Wing Drosophila: 2016 Update and Outlook. The traps were checked on June 24, 2020. This fly lays its eggs in soft fruits like raspberries, grapes, blueberries, and strawberries. This pest can seriously compromise fruit production in infested crops and has a remarkable ability to invade new areas with a diverse range of environments. Post date: Mar 4, 2013. Can be filled with DrosaLure attractant. Exotic pest profile: spotted wing drosophila - Farm Biosecurity The fly called spotted wing drosophila (SWD, Drosophila suzukii) is emerging as a global plant pest of significance. The University of Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. SPOTTED WING DROSOPHILA (Drosophila suzukii) Although there are native species of fruit or vinegar flies in North America, the spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is a relatively new introduction that damages certain fruit crops throughout the country. Prepared by Frank Drummond, Professor of Insect Ecology/Entomology, The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469. I included a video actually showing the larvae crawling around in the raspberry. The spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii Matsumura (Diptera: Drosophilidae), is an invasive pest native to Asia that has recently invaded Europe and the Americas. Michigan State University, David T. Handley Attract and Kill Strategy . Monmouth, ME 04259           Orono, ME 04473 Family: Drosophilidae. P.O. This devastating pest has caused severe damage on soft-skinned fruit crops, which has resulted in large economic losses. Dr. Hutchison's lab uses Scentry traps, but you can also make your own vinegar traps. At the start of the production season, it is best to use traps in wild areas of the farm, such as hedgerows and woodland. Then I filled it with an inch of apple cider vinegar and hung them around the raspberries. The odor strongly attracts all drosophilid flies, including SWD. Author: Matsumura . Integrated pest management (IPM) programs for the spotted-wing drosophila Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) rely on insecticide applications to reduce adult populations and prevent fruit infestation. In my last post I introduced the spotted wing drosophila fruit fly and how damaging it is. https://extension.umaine.edu/.../insects/spotted-wing-drosophila-traps It is therefore best to make, or purchase two or more SWD traps for your farm, to have the best information about SWD infestation potential. It is inexpensive and simple to use. Contech fruit fly trap (E. Beers, August 2010) Deli cup bait trap for spotted wing drosophila (E. Beers, August 2010) Tribe: Drosophilini. Spotted Wing Drosophila Traps on Your Farm Although our Metro Area SWD Network provides one indicator of annual pest pressure, it cannot fully reflect the SWD pressure, or onset of SWD activity, that you experience on your farm. The most distinguishable trait of the adult is that the males have a black spot towards the tip of each wing. In the field, pour apple cider vinegar into the trap (red plastic cup) until it is about 2 inches deep. Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) fruit fly numbers have been increasing over the past week in most of the sites that we are monitoring. Source: R. Cowles, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. Traps lacking these sticky cards have caught spotted wing drosophila regularly, and the apple cider vinegar only system is quite effective. Note hole size is important, if it is larger you will trap all kinds of flies making ID much harder. The results of their findings are posted on the Spotted Wing Drosophila blog and a distribution map is generated from the SWD trap network. No zero catch was obtained at this site. spotted wing drosophila, trap Correspondence Peter J. Landolt (corresponding author), USDA, ARS, Yakima Agricultural Research Laboratory, 5230 Konnowac Pass Road, Wapato, WA 98951, USA. This small insect has been in Hawaii since the 1980s, was detected in California in 2008, spread through the West Coast in 2009, and was detected in Florida, Utah, the Carolinas, Wisconsin and Michigan for the first time in 2010. Look for fruit flies hovering around fruit and symptoms of premature fruit decay. There is no known risk to human health posed by ingesting SWD. Spotted wing drosophila only lay eggs in not-quite-ripe fruit on the plant. Where brand names or company names are used it is for the reader’s information. The most effective management plans integrate a mix of cultural, preventative and chemical (either organic or synthetic pesticide) practices. Spotted Wing Drosophila Traps – Monitoring Adult Flight Author: Patty Skinkis, PhD Viticulture Extension Specialist,Oregon State University. Genus: Drosophila. Other bait types will work but B.C. During each visit, fly samples should be collected from the traps and then the traps should be emptied and replaced with fresh bait. Post date: Mar 4, 2013. We expect populations to increase in the coming weeks as more food (fruit) becomes available for the flies, especially if conditions remain warm and humid. Flowery-scented soaps might decrease bait effectiveness. Start protective sprays on any berries that have begun to ripen, when more than four spotted wing drosophila flies are caught in a trap, or any larvae are noticed in the fruit. In 2012 and 2013, UNH Coop… Due to various restrictions on our monitoring program as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have had to reduce the number of sites we are monitoring this season, but the sites we are able to maintain will hopefully give us a good representation of what is happening around the Southern and Mid-Coast regions with spotted wing drosophila populations. 207.933.2100                           1.800.287.0279. Because these traps may also capture other species of Drosophila, check the trap captures to confirm the presence of spotted-wing drosophila. How to Trap Spotted Wing Drosophila. For the bait: Stir together live yeast, sugar, and water in a container large enough to handle some expansion. April 2013. David Handley, Vegetable and Small Fruit Specialist; James Dill, Pest Management Specialist, Christina Howard, Produce Safety Professional. The flies are most prevalent in the lower, shaded parts of the plants. Sites capturing more than four SWD flies in a week should remain on a protective spray schedule to prevent fruit from becoming infested with larvae. No endorsement of products or companies is intended, nor is criticism of unnamed products or companies implied. Suspect fruit can be collected and inspected for larvae. Add just a drop or two of liquid soap to the bait. Berry growers should set out traps to monitor SWD populations in their fields. Now recognized as established throughout Northeast. What is a spotted wing drosophila fruit fly trap? Be sure to read and follow all pesticide product labels carefully, especially in regards to days to harvest restrictions and the number of applications allowed per growing season. Cooperative Extension: Maine Wild Blueberries, 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Bryant Pond, 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Greenland Point, 4-H Camp & Learning Centers at Tanglewood & Blueberry Cove, Insect Pests, Plant Diseases & Pesticide Safety, Affiliated Programs, Partners & Resources, Non-Discrimination Statement & Disability Resources, Register for Workshops, Classes, & Events, Monitoring for Spotted Wing Drosophilia (YouTube), 4- to 6-foot stake and large clamp holder (for hanging cup). Growers of the berries on these farms have had an active insecticide program in place for SWD. July 7th, 2016. Traps are not 100% efficient for individual sites, so we use regional trednds to predict activity. Monitoring the adult flight of SWD will be important before grapefruit development this spring. The adult flies can be monitored using bait traps. SWD is a difficult pest to control. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Sarah E. Harebo, Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME  04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System). Claim: A saltwater solution will force insect pests out of infested strawberries. Always consult product labels for rates, application instructions and safety precautions. Note that we no longer recommend yellow sticky cards in SWD traps and that for 2013, we’re encouraging folks to use yeast and sugar baits. Unfortunately, unlike the native, the spotted wing drosophila also feeds on developing fruit. For mass trapping, such an attractant would be prohibitively expensive. The Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) is a vinegar fly of East Asian origin that can cause damage to many fruit crops. In raspberries in Orleans County, 8 SWD were caught in 2 traps (3 males and 5 females). It will float in the apple cider vinegar drowning solution. Place the dough bait container into the trap. The spotted wing drosophila (SWD), Drosophila suzukii, is an exotic vinegar fly originating from South-East Asia and has invaded many American and European countries. Genus species: Drosophila suzukii. The flies are most prevalent in the lower, shaded parts of the plants. How to Trap Spotted Wing Drosophila. Spotted Wing Drosophila Traps on Your Farm If you would like to monitor SWD in your yard or garden, you can set up an SWD trap. Traps should be placed in multiples about 25-50 ft. apart, so at least two traps along the field edge and two traps in the field interior in larger fields where the edge is a considerable distance from the field. Adult flies are needed to confirm species. These traps are being monitored by the grower at this location. I included a video actually showing the larvae crawling around in the raspberry. In large fields, traps should also be placed in the field interior at three to four feet high. The male has a single dark spot on the tip of the wing and the female has a large ovipositor. Information in this publication is provided purely for educational purposes. Electric drill or punch with 1/8-inch punch size drill bit. The spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) is a fruit fly, very similar to the native common fruit fly which is often found on decaying fruit. No responsibility is assumed for any problems associated with the use of products or services mentioned. Current information on registered pesticides for managing SWD is available in the New England Small Fruit Management Guide. Place stake at the edge of the field with the cup attached at about eye height four to six feet. It is therefore best to make, or purchase two or more SWD traps for your farm, to have the best information about SWD infestation potential. No endorsement is implied nor is any discrimination intended against other products with similar ingredients. It is easier to deploy and lasts longer in the field, but it is less effective in attracting SWD. Research suggests that when six to ten flies are caught in a yeast-baited trap in a week, larvae will start appearing in the fruit. 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Bryant Pond, 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Greenland Point, 4-H Camp & Learning Centers at Tanglewood & Blueberry Cove, Insect Pests, Plant Diseases & Pesticide Safety, Affiliated Programs, Partners & Resources, Non-Discrimination Statement & Disability Resources, Register for Workshops, Classes, & Events, SPOTTED WING DROSOPHILA UPDATE: OCTOBER 20, 2020, SPOTTED WING DROSOPHILA UPDATE: OCTOBER 9, 2020, SPOTTED WING DROSOPHILA UPDATE: OCTOBER 2, 2020, SPOTTED WING DROSOPHILA UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 25, 2020, SPOTTED WING DROSOPHILA UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 21, 2020, SPOTTED WING DROSOPHILA UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 2020, SPOTTED WING DROSOPHILA UPDATE: September 4, 2020, Spotted Wing Drosophila Update: August 28, 2020, SPOTTED WING DROSOPHILA UPDATE: August 21, 2020, SPOTTED WING DROSOPHILA UPDATE: August 14, 2020. Rotate products used regularly to prevent the possible development of resistance. Contact extension.highmoor@maine.edu or call 207.933.2100. of Plant Sciences and Entomology, University of Rhode Island, Richard Cowles, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station and Greg Loeb, Dept. How to make a trap to catch the Spotted Wing Drosophila Fly Amy Dreves, an entomologist with the Oregon State University Extension Service, demonstrates how to make traps out of plastic cups to catch the spotted wing drosophila fly. Spotted wing drosophila flies can be monitored with apple cider vinegar baited cup-traps. I used about 5-6 containers in my small raspberry patch. Droso Trap - Spotted Wing Drosophila Trap (SWD Trap) Large plastic cup trap spotted-wing drosophila (SWD, Drosophila suzukii), a fly pest of many fruits. It is easy to construct a monitoring trap for spotted wing drosophila. Presence of the pest is the first step to determine future management strategies. Let the mixture ferment 24 hours. Traps were initially set on June 23. The red cup trap, two bottle traps, and the Trappit trap. The University of Maine is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. Find more detail here. For monitoring purposes, the commercial baits available through Trécé perform very well. Juliet Carroll, Fruit IPM Coordinator, NYS IPM Program Based on methods tested by Steven Alm, Dept. The red cup trap, two bottle traps, and the Trappit trap. (A) Materials used in a SWD trap are a clear plastic cup with lid, pure apple cider vinegar, a drop of liquid soap, and wire or twine to hang the trap. The SWD was first detected in 2008 in the western United States and it has since rapidly spread Add fermented bait to containers (about 1½ inches of fluid in the bottom of the cup is enough, snap on the lids, and hang the traps. In a blueberry planting in Herkimer County six SWD were caught in four traps during the week ending June 30, 2020. Confirmed 2020 trap captures in New York: Counties colored white either don’t have traps reporting to the map or have not entered trap catch data into the … Outdoor and protected crops, including raspberry, grape, cherry, blueberry and plum. 3. A seven-day spray interval should be adequate in most situations, but a five day interval may become necessary if larvae continue to be present in fruit with the seven day interval. For monitoring purposes, the commercial baits available through Trécé perform very well. Users of these products assume all associated risks. Our lab has continued the monitoring project into the 2016 season. Many different trap styles and bait mixtures have proven to successfully attract the adults (both males and females). SWD counts this week have climbed to levels that are considered potentially damaging to ripening berry crops, especially raspberries and blueberries (see table below). 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