[Apple-Crop] SWD attack on intact peaches

[Dan Cooley]

I'm pretty sure Jon Clements has seen that here in MA.

> On Sep 18, 2017, at 1:45 PM, Kevin VerSnyder <vsfruit at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
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>> 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?   
>> 
>> 
>> Glen Koehler
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