WSU researchers confirmed the first discovery of a new wasp in the U.S. that is a natural enemy of the spotted-wing drosophila, a harmful invasive pest.
New Tree Fruit Pest Meets its Match In the course of a single year, a tiny insect has been damaging tree fruit around the globe. Spotted wing drosophila, or SWD, a type of vinegar or fruit fly, has been known in Japan, its home turf, for decades. The fly was first detected in the United […]
Spotted Wing Drosophila Update In Washington’s berry fields, a new pest has migrated north from California and is now causing headaches for small-fruit growers. Spotted wing drosophila, or SWD, infests soft fruits with its eggs, ruining the fruit’s market value. First introduced into California in 2008, , SWD is a red-eyed “vinegar fly” that attacks […]
COUPEVILLE, Wash. — Washington State University Island County Extension has scheduled a workshop to present the latest research on the pest Drosophila suzukii, commonly known as Spotted Wing Drosophila, and its management.
Molecular Research Contributing to Understanding of Ancient Oil-seed Crop Concerns about the future of energy resources have scientists all over the world scrambling for alternatives. Some researchers study ethanol, others algae. For still others, including WSU molecular plant sciences doctoral student David Favero, are confident oil-seed crops hold promise. Favero, who is mentored by assistant […]
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. – Members of northwestern Washington’s agricultural community are invited to participate in the annual field day and picnic at the Washington State University-Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center. The event will feature a tour of field research trials, a picnic dinner, and meetings of the Northwest Agricultural Research Foundation and […]
WSU Works with Multi-State Team to Combat Spotted Wing Drosophila Fueled by a $1.2 million USDA Specialty Crops Research Initiative grant, Washington State University has mobilized a large interdisciplinary team of scientists and Extension educators to try to beat back the rapid encroachment of spotted wing drosophila. First introduced into California in 2008, SWD is […]
PROSSER, Wash. — Fueled by a $1.2 million USDA Specialty Crops Research Initiative grant, Washington State University has mobilized a large interdisciplinary team of scientists and Extension educators to try to beat back the rapid encroachment of spotted wing drosophila.