How to protect strawberries from insects - Ask Extension
Just as my strawberries are nearing ripeness insects find them. What strategies to protect them are effective?
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Asked May 15, 2024, 5:34 PM EDT
Just as my strawberries are nearing ripeness insects find them. What strategies to protect them are effective?
Jefferson County Colorado
Expert Response
Hello,
I'm sorry to hear of your strawberry crop losses. Have you observed what insects are affecting your strawberries? The management strategy will depend on the insects causing the problem. Here are some resources to help us figure this out:
Mari Hackbarth
I'm sorry to hear of your strawberry crop losses. Have you observed what insects are affecting your strawberries? The management strategy will depend on the insects causing the problem. Here are some resources to help us figure this out:
- Strawberry Pests and Diseases https://planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/insects-diseases/1441-strawberry-pests-diseases/
- Strawberries for the Home Garden https://extension.colostate.edu/docs/pubs/garden/07000.pdf
Mari Hackbarth
