Project Number: 5358-22000-037-05
Project Type: Grant

Start Date: Sep 10, 2010
End Date: Sep 30, 2013

Objective:
1) Field test various techniques for monitoring the presence and population dynamics of spotted wing Drosophila in the field. 2) Assess the effectiveness of chemical applications (both chemistries and treatment interval) on fly control and maintainence of fruit quality. 3) Deseminate research results real-time via AgReports (PCM web based scouting system)

Approach:
• We will meet with growers and identify cooperators in early spring and have follow up meetings with participants in fall to discuss successes and failures of the program. • We will train and supervise seasonal scouts to sample specific fields for SWD on a weekly basis from March 1st until October 1st. • Scout locations: o SW Washington and the Willamette Valley, OR (5 scout days per week total) o Crops scouted will include strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and blueberries. Scouting will take place in each crop from fruit set thru harvest • Approximately 5-6 fields could be covered for each scouting day budgeted. The number of actual fields per day per area will depend on logistics of monitoring protocols and travel time. • Scouts will be directly supervised by Denny Bruck, Tom Peerbolt and Jana Lee to follow the trapping and scouting procedures outlined below. • Scouts in all areas will follow identical weekly protocols and enter data and comments into AgReports (PCM web based scouting system) on the same day as site visit. • Field data with scout comments will be posted within one day of visiting the site in a password protected area that would be accessible to all SWD berry researchers and extension agents. Researchers and extension agents would be able to adjust protocols/recommendations during the season in reaction to data received.Formerly 5358-22000-032-19G (12/10). Formerly 5358-22000-036-05G (8/2011).