Release Date: 5/3/2026
Agriculture
Abstract
Since its first detection in 2009, spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is common in all of Florida’s fruit-producing counties. Surveys indicate that SWD are active year-round in Florida’s warm climate, with peak activity from April to May when the blueberry harvest is highest. Although this is a significant pest of blueberries in Florida, with good cultural practices, proper monitoring, and appropriate pesticide applications it can be successfully managed. This publication is intended to be used as a resource for Florida blueberry growers to successfully identify and manage SWD.
About this Publication
This document is ENY-2136, one of a series of the UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology. Original publication date April 2026. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.© 2026 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
How to Cite
Liburd, O. E., Lambert, A. R., & Phillips, D. (2026). Managing Spotted Wing Drosophila in Florida Blueberries. EDIS, 2026(3). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in1475-2026
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Publication #ENY-2136
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