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First Experimental Release of Parasitic Asian Wasp to Control Spotted-Wing Drosophila

Kirschessigfliege auf Erdbeere

The invasive spotted-wing drosophila (SWD) is a devastating pest in berry, stone fruit and grape crops. A natural antagonist from the fruit fly’s area of origin in East Asia is now due to be released in Switzerland for the first time by Agroscope and CABI.

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Drosophila suzukii

Drosophila suzukii

This fly damages ripe fruits, berries and grapes . Agroscope researchers are proposing different fighting methods.

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Last modification 04.09.2023

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