Horticulture & Specialty Crops
Spotted Wing Drosophila Monitoring
Record monitoring for spotted wing drosophila in berries and cherries. Growers log traps, counts, and fruit checks so action is timely. Keep a printed copy handy and fill it in as you work.
LogHorticulture & Specialty CropsFree PDF
What you record on this log
- Date
- Block
- Crop
- Trap count
- Fruit check
- Action
How to use this log
Print the page, fill in the top line, and add an entry each time the work is done. When the page is full, file it and start a fresh one.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA APHIS.
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