Blueberries

Blueberries

The pests affecting blueberry crops will vary between protected and open field growing, and from northern to southern climate zones. Control techniques will also vary depending on crop conditions.

Blueberries have fewer pest problems than most other fruits but these pests can be highly specific. The blueberry aphid Illinoia pepperi transmits the Blueberry Shoestring Virus so control of the aphids needs to aim to prevent spread of the virus via the aphids.

Note that some beneficial mites or insects may require licences or permits for use in some countries and, therefore, some of the species listed below may not be available.

Pest English name Suitable Products
Macrosiphum euphorbiae
Illinoia pepperi
Potato Aphid
Blueberry Aphid
Aphidoline
Adaline
Chrysoline
Aphis gossypii and other small aphids Peach-Potato Aphid Aphiline
Aphidoline
Adaline
Chrysoline
Tetranychus urticae Red Spider-mite or Two-spot Spider-mite Phytoline
Anderline
Feltiline
Californiline
Lepidoptera e.g.
Acrobasis vaccinii
Grapholitha packardi
Caterpillars
Cranberry Fruitworm
Cherry Fruitworm
Tricholine
Otiorhyncus sulcatus Vine Weevil Exhibitline Sk
Exhibitline Hb

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