Preventing redberry disease by monitoring and control of blackberry mite

Summary

This project will study the relationship between the numbers of blackberry mite and the level of red berry disease. It will also monitor the migration of the mite through the season. Spray trials will identify effective spray treatments and when to best time applications. This will provide vital information to growers on how best to monitor, time and target sprays for blackberry mite in order to reduce the incidence of red berry disease in blackberry.

Sector:
Horticulture
Project code:
SF 116
Date:
01 April 2010 - 31 March 2012
Funders:
AHDB Horticulture
Project leader:
JERRY CROSS

Downloads

SF 116 Final Report 2012 SF 116 CS psg SF 116 Year 1 Annual Report 2011 SF 116 final 2012 psg
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