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Originally Posted by NarnianGarden
Wondering if the varieties (wild or cultivated) that are grown in the U.S. carry worms (actually they're maggots...) like is common in Finland? The usual procedure when picking raspberries (whatever the color) is to check to see if the fruit has been 'taken' i.e., occupied by a little fellow... Usually it's enough just to shake them off, sometimes the insides have been all eaten up.
Every little child knows that with raspberries one has to be vigilant. (at least that was the case when I was growing up... )
Do American gardeners like to spray their bushes?
Sorry if I sound too gross  I trust that people at TomatoVille are accustomed to nature and not too delicate about certain things. |
Sampling harvested berries to detect spotted wing Drosophila larvae infestations | MSU Extension
http://www.durgan.org/URL/?DIPMP Sampling harvested berries to detect spotted wing Drosophila larvae infestations
http://www.durgan.org/URL/?SFZUE
Spotted Wing Drosophila: A New Threat To Tender Fruit And Berry Crops. Completely destroys bush berries. Nobody wants maggots in fruit.
This Spotted Wing Drosophila has been detected near me. I haven't encountered it yet, but consider it a serious potential threat.