Blueberry Stem Gall Wasps are small kidney shaped to irregular spherical growths on the stems of blueberry plants. They range in size from .19 inches to .98 inches. The adult wasps are tiny, being only .078 inches to .098 inches …
Blueberry Tip Borer
Description: Mostly brown, but each front wing has orange marks near tip and a silver spot along hind margin. Wingspan of 9.5 mm to 14.5 mm. Oviposit on lower surface of leaves, bore into the canes 5 cm to 15 …
Blueberry Flea Beetle
Blueberry Blossom Weevil
Blueberry Insect Pest Identification Guide
Prepared by: Denise Attaway and Natalie Hummel
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The intent of this guide is to inform blueberry producers of all blueberry pests that can attack blueberry crops in the United States. Pests may be different depending on …
Effect of Mulches on the Establishment of Organically Grown Blueberries in Georgia

This self-directed course teaches about using mulch in organic blueberry production in Georgia. It addresses primary problems including; insect control, disease control and weed control, as well as, fertilizers used at the …
Summit Blueberry Variety
- A mid- to late-season southern highbush cultivar.
- Fruit is firm with large and excellent color, flavor, and picking scar.
- Resistant to cracking, tearing, and stemming.
- Excellent performance in postharvest studies.
- Plant is semi-upright with medium vigor.
- Ozarkblue is a good
Common Blueberry Insect Pests and Their Control
Blueberry Fertilization
Fertilizer is usually applied to blueberries in the spring when growth begins and immediately after harvest. The exception to this is when the fertilizer is injected into the irrigation system, in which case, it is done on a weekly basis …
Bye-Bye Birdie: Repelling Birds from Fruit Plantings
Birds are wonderful creatures that fill the morning air with song, eat many insects that affect our crops and our health, and usually enhance our quality of life. But, according to a report by Marvin Pritts of Cornell University, bird …