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Cranberry and Cherry Fruit Worm

August 22, 2012

Cranberry and Cherry Fruit Worm
Cranberry and Cherry Fruit Worm

A number of growers have been calling with a question about blueberry clusters strung together with webbing or frass or both. Most people cannot find a larvae (although they are there!), but are alarmed with picker complaints. The pest in question is fruit worm either cranberry or cherry. Both insects have very similar life cycles and the damage is similar, but the chemical control materials differ slightly, so it will be important to be able to differentiate. 


The adult moths lay their eggs in late May and early June at the base of the newly set fruit. Larvae of both
species attack green fruit. There are sex pheromones  available for both pests and monitoring should begin in late April to optimize spray timing. Usually two sprays are necessary the first at petal fall and the second 10 days later. Organically approved materials include Entrust and Dipel DF. Other materials include Azasol, or Molt-X, Sevin, Malathion, Imidan, Esteem and Delegate, among others. 

Check the Guidelines for more control information and visit this site for fact sheets about fruitworms:  http://www.fruit.cornell.edu/berry/ipm/ipmpdfs/bbfruitworm.pdf
 



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Upcoming Events

2026 Northeast Extension Fruit Consortium Winter Webinar Series

Event Offers DEC Credits

February 4, 2026 : Management of Up and Coming Strawberry Diseases in the Northeastern United States

Session 1: Management of Up and Coming Strawberry Diseases in the Northeastern United States


February 11, 2026 : Kiwiberry Production in the Northeast

Session 2: Kiwiberry Production in the Northeast


February 18, 2026 : Heat Mitigation- Sunburn and Fruit Coloring

Session 3: Heat Mitigation- Sunburn and Fruit Coloring


Event Offers DEC Credits

February 25, 2026 : The Dating Game- Updates in Lepidopteran Mating Disruption

Session 4: The Dating Game- Updates in Lepidopteran Mating Disruption


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March 4, 2026 : USEPA Endangered Species Act Strategies and Pesticide Use

Session 5: USEPA Endangered Species Act Strategies and Pesticide Use


March 11, 2026 : Practical Drought Management for Fruit Growers

Session 6: Practical Drought Management for Fruit Growers

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Managing the Invasive Swede Midge Webinar

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March 6, 2026 : Managing the Invasive Swede Midge Webinar

Swede midge is an invasive fly that causes serious economic losses to brassica crops. Due to its small size and hidden feeding habits, swede midge is often called an "invisible pest" and damage may be misdiagnosed. In this webinar, we will review the swede midge life cycle and crop damage symptoms, current management recommendations, new research findings, and highlights from on-farm case studies with a focus on organic management. 

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New Farm Manager Skills Day - Get the Tools You Need to Grow Your People (Hudson Valley)

March 10, 2026 : New Farm Manager Skills Day - Get the Tools You Need to Grow Your People
Millbrook, NY

Are you moving into a supervisory farm management role this season and want to get off to a good start?  Are you an experienced manager who wants to connect with other "people" managers and work on your skills?  This one-day workshop is for you! 

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