Pest Profile: Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD)
Content Source: Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)

Resource Explained
This factsheet explains how to identify and manage spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii), an insect pest that damages berries and small stone fruits by laying eggs inside ripening fruit. It describes the insect’s appearance and life cycle, and outlines organic management strategies including trap monitoring, improving field sanitation, harvesting frequently, and supporting beneficial insects to reduce pest pressure.
Region
Midwest, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic, Northwest, Plains, Southeast, West/Southwest
Topic
Insect/Pest Management
Category
Vegetables/Fruits, Tree and Vine Crops
Year Published
2022



