Spider Mite Scouting, Thresholds, and Management in Caneberries

Spider mites are a common and damaging pest of caneberries. Their feeding can reduce can vigor and fruit production. This course covers the basics of spider mite identification, sampling, thresholds to guide management decisions, and integrated management tactics for raspberry and blackberry crops in Utah. Course participants will learn how to make economically- and environmentally-sound management decisions for spider mites in caneberry crops to protect fruit yields and profits.