Blueberry shock disease, caused by Blueberry shock virus (BlShV), threatens profitable and sustainable blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) production. The disease has recently emerged in New York, having been confirmed in 2011. ...

The strawberry sap beetle is found throughout the Eastern and upper Mid-western United States. Although primarily a pest on strawberry, the beetle damages raspberry and will feed on a wide range of other crops, including ...

Mummyberry is perhaps the most common disease of blueberries in North America. Its severity varies greatly from year to year depending on weather conditions. Crop losses can be significant in years with rainy springs. ...

Scorch is a viral disease that is a considerable threat to New York blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) production. Caused by Blueberry scorch virus (BlScV), the disease is spread through clonal propagation of infected plant ...

The European red mite (ERM) is a European species introduced to North America in the early 1900’s. It rapidly extended its range, and is now established in most deciduous fruit growing areas. It is the most important mite ...

The tarnished plant bug is found throughout North America, but it is primarily a pest in temperate nondesert areas. It feeds on more than fifty economically important plants , including alfalfa , cotton, strawberries, ...