[Apple-Crop] SWD attack on intact peaches

[Kevin VerSnyder]

Glen, i have been dealing with SWD in peaches now for at least 5 years. We have the biggest tart cherry industry here in the country so our numbers are very high. Ive noticed they have no problem getting into the flesh as well.

Kevin J. VerSnyder
VerSnyder Orchards
Lake Leelanau, MI
Cell-(231)866-0469
> On Sep 18, 2017, at 1:10 PM, Glen Koehler <glen.koehler at maine.edu> wrote:
> 
> Case in Maine that appears to be SWD attack on intact peaches without splits or other prior wounds.  These peaches were ripening on the tree but not over-ripe and no splits etc. for easy drosophila oviposition without having to cut through skin.  Until now it seemed that SWD could only lay eggs in peaches with pre-existing wound.  Have other folks seen SWD infestation of intact peaches?   
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> Glen Koehler
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