March 2025
Articles in this Issue
Spotted wing drosophila arrives in South Africa
The survey that led to the detection of spotted wing drosophila in South Africa. By Anna Mouton. The first records…
Monitoring and mitigation
How can growers best protect their fruit against spotted wing drosophila? By Anna Mouton. The establishment of spotted wing drosophila…
Spotted wing drosophila in pictures
Spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) is a vinegar fly that can lay its eggs in undamaged fruit. This distinguishes it…
No rosy picture
Spotted wing drosophila was first detected in Washington State more than 15 years ago, but cherry growers still have limited…
The South Tyrol perspective
Spotted wing drosophila has forced European berry and stone-fruit growers to rethink their crop-protection strategies. By Anna Mouton. The first…
International research summarised
Spotted wing drosophila invaded Europe and North America more than 15 years ago. What have researchers since learned? By Anna…
New projects get underway
Three new research projects aim to help fruit growers navigate the challenges of spotted wing drosophila. By Anna Mouton. Hortgro,…
Polyphagous shot-hole borer update
This invasive pest was featured in the September 2023 Fresh Quarterly. What have we learnt since then? By Anna Mouton.…
FruitFly Africa supports the fruit industry
Area-wide monitoring and control are essential to prevent fruit losses and maintain sustainable production. By Ilyaas Rhoda. South Africa’s reputation…