Spotted Wing Drosophila has been confirmed in Marquette County today. This is a pest of all soft-skinned fruit crops, including strawberries, raspberries, grapes, and others. The Insect Diagnostic Lab is maintaining a Spotted Wing Drosophila website that houses loads of information on this insect, including identification, management, and monitoring strategies.
News release from Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection:
EAB Confirmed in Marquette, Richland Counties for First Time
Release Date: 8/6/15 Contact: Donna Gilson
608-224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov
Bill Cosh, Communications Director
608-224-5020, william2.cosh@wisconsin.gov
MADISON – Marquette County will become the 38th Wisconsin county to be quarantined for emerald ash borer, following discovery of the tree-killing beetle in the Town of Montello there. In addition,
