Soft Fruit Pest & Diseases

Growing fruit is an enjoyable and rewarding past time, however even the most avid and vigilant of gardeners may occasionally encounter a problem. To help you tackle any challenges posed by mother nature we have put together a range of fact sheets that will assist you in the fruit garden with pest and disease management.

The following tables have been designed to aid diagnosis and treatment of common fruiting problems. We intend to update it as more information becomes available.

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Blackberry & Hybrid Berry Pests, Diseases & Disorders

Symptoms	Possible Problems	Symptoms	Possible Problems
Leaf distortion/ marking on leaves	Aphids Cane Spot Rust Spider Mite Scale Insect	Maggots in fruit	Raspberry Beetle
Discoloured cane	Cane Spot Purple Blotch	Marked/distorted fruit	Cane Spot Grey Mould Redberry Disease
Blossom damage	Stamen Blight

Blackcurrant & Jostaberry Pests, Diseases & Disorders

Symptoms	Possible Problems	Symptoms	Possible Problems
Leaf distortion/ marking on leaves	American Gooseberry Mildew Aphids Blackcurrant Leaf Curling Midge Leaf Spot Lime-induced Chlorosis 'Reversion' Virus Scale Insect Tortrix Moth	Swollen buds/ discoloured flowers	Blackcurrant Gall Mite 'Reversion' Virus
Marking on leaves	Rust Spider Mite	Marked/distorted fruit	American Gooseberry Mildew Grey Mould
Holes in leaves	Gooseberry Sawfly

Blueberry Pests Diseases & Disorders

In the U.K. blueberry plants are largely trouble free and can be grown organically very successfully. In the USA various grubs attack the fruits but in the U.K. the most troublesome pests are birds. They usually wait until the fruits start to change colour and then remove the fruits before they have had a chance to ripen. The most serious diseases are Blueberry Stem Blight and Blueberry Root Rot.

Gooseberry, Red & White Currant Pests, Diseases & Disorders

Symptoms	Possible Problems	Symptoms	Possible Problems
Leaf distortion/ marking on leaves	American Gooseberry Mildew Aphids Green Capsid Bug Leaf Spot Lime-induced Chlorosis Spider Mite Rust Scale Insect	Defoliation	Gooseberry Sawfly
Holes in leaves	Gooseberry Sawfly Green Capsid Bug	Marked/distorted fruit	American Gooseberry Mildew Green Capsid Bug Grey Mould

Grapes Pests Diseases & Disorders

Symptoms	Possible Problems	Symptoms	Possible Problems
Leaf distortion/ marking on leaves	Powdery Mildlew Spider Mite Scale Insect	Marked/distorted fruit	Brown Rot

Raspberry Pests, Diseases & Disorders

Symptoms	Possible Problems	Symptoms	Possible Problems
Leaf distortion/ marking on leaves	Aphids Cane Spot Lime-induced Chlorosis Powdery Mildew Raspberry Leaf & Bud Mite Rust Spider Mite Virus Scale Insect	Blossom damage	Stamen Blight
Discoloured cane	Cane Spot Grey Mould Purple Blotch Raspberry Cane Blight Raspberry Cane Midge	Maggots in fruit	Raspberry Beetle
Wilting shoots/ canes	Leatherjackets Raspberry Cane Blight Raspberry Cane Midge Raspberry Dieback Raspberry Spur Blight Verticillium Wilt Wireworm Clay Coloured Weevil	Marked/distorted fruit	Cane Spot Grey Mould Powdery Mildew Raspberry Leaf & Bud Mite Redberry Disease Stamen Blight

Strawberry Pests, Diseases & Disorders

Symptoms	Possible Problems	Symptoms	Possible Problems
Leaf distortion/ marking on leaves	Aphids Eelworm Green Capsid Bug Lime-induced Chlorosis Powdery Mildew Spider Mite Virus	Stunted growth	Eelworm Leatherjackets Spider Mite Strawberry Tarsonemid Mite Vine Weevil
Holes in leaves	Green Capsid Bug	Flower damage	Strawberry Blossom Weevil Frost damage
Marked/distorted fruit	Grey Mould Powdery Mildew Slugs and Snails Strawberry Seed Beetle Tortrix Moth	Wilt	Chafer Beetle Clay Coloured Weevil Crown Rot Leatherjackets Overwatering Redcore Verticillium Wilt Vine Weevil Wireworm

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USING CHEMICALS SAFELY – ALWAYS READ THE LABEL

When using chemicals it is most important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions precisely. Only use on the fruits that are listed on the manufacturer’s label. An accurate weighing machine and measuring cylinder should be obtained. Chemicals can be wasted by making concentrations unnecessarily strong or by making them too weak and ineffective. Furthermore, if chemicals are too strong they may cause damage to the foliage.

Only spray in the early morning or evening when the weather is dry and calm. Avoid spraying when fruit canes and bushes are in flower, to reduce the risk of killing helpful pollinating insects such as bees.

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Soft Fruit Pest & Diseases

The following tables have been designed to aid diagnosis and treatment of common fruiting problems. We intend to update it as more information becomes available. Click here for information on fruit tree pests and diseases.

Click here for information on fruit tree pests and diseases. USING CHEMICALS SAFELY – ALWAYS READ THE LABEL

Only spray in the early morning or evening when the weather is dry and calm. Avoid spraying when fruit canes and bushes are in flower, to reduce the risk of killing helpful pollinating insects such as bees.

The following tables have been designed to aid diagnosis and treatment of common fruiting problems. We intend to update it as more information becomes available.

Click here for information on fruit tree pests and diseases.

Click here for information on fruit tree pests and diseases.

USING CHEMICALS SAFELY – ALWAYS READ THE LABEL