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. ...

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 ...

Spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) is a vinegar or fruit fly of East Asian origin. It has been in Hawaii since the 1980s, but was first discovered in California in 2008. By 2010, it had made its way into Florida, Utah, the ...

Increased global trade facilitates the movement of invasive pests like the false codling moth. Native to sub-Saharan Africa, false codling moth can be transported to the U.S. via cargo and passenger luggage—the transport ...

Originally from Australia, the light brown apple moth can now be found in New Zealand, New Caledonia, Hawaii, the British Isles, and most recently, California. The light brown apple moth is a greater threat than many other ...

Originally from the United Kingdom, the silver Y moth has steadily spread across the globe. With large populations in Europe, Asia, and Africa, it is clear that the silver Y moth is capable of not only surviving, but ...

Native to Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, the Egyptian cottonworm is a high risk invasive moth. Egyptian cottonworm has well over 87 plant hosts in 40 plant families. This pest has been intercepted multiple times at ...

The European grapevine moth is a small moth native to southern Italy. This grapevine moth has spread throughout Europe, parts of Africa and the Middle East, and has recently established in Chile. The primary and favored ...

European grape berry moth is native to Europe and Central Asia. It primarily feeds on grapes (Vitis vinifera) but has also been found in honeysuckle and currant berries. While European grape berry moth has yet to be ...

Variegated golden tortrix is a leafroller native to Europe and Asia. Also known as apple leafroller or brown oak tortrix, variegated golden tortrix is able to feed on the buds, foliage, flowers, and fruit of many plants. ...