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Spotted Wing Drosophila in Raspberries: Salt Water Rescue

Tiny white larvae in ripe berries are SWD. Soak harvested fruit in salt water to float out larvae. For future crops, spray spinosad during fruit development, stop 3 days pre-harvest. Don't destroy plants—manage the pest.

ripe raspberries without drosophila damage

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