Raspberry Beetle
Scientific Name
Glischrochilus sanguinolentus
Description
Raspberry Beetles feed on raspberry fruits, puncturing the skin and causing blemishes that reduce the fruit’s marketability and quality.
Characteristics
Small and oval-shaped, these beetles often display mottled brown and red coloration. Their feeding results in distinct holes or scars on fruit surfaces, which can lead to secondary infections.
Control Methods
- Organic sprays: Apply neem oil or insecticidal soap at the onset of infestation to deter feeding without affecting beneficial organisms.
- Cultural practices: Practice proper pruning and thinning to improve air circulation and reduce habitat for beetles.
- Preventive methods: Maintain orchard hygiene and monitor fruit for early signs of beetle activity; ensure optimal plant nutrition to reduce stress.
- Biological controls: Encourage natural predators such as birds, parasitic wasps, and predatory beetles that target both larvae and adults.
- Mechanical physical: Deploy sticky traps and hand-pick beetles during peak activity to lower populations.
Natural Enemies
- Birds
- Parasitic Wasps
- Predatory Beetles
Plants Affected by Raspberry Beetle
No associated plants found for this pest.