When these methods are insufficient, targeted pesticide applications may be used, though growers strive to minimize chemical use to protect pollinators and the environment.
Rows of strawberries in a field with protective netting and monitoring traps
Rows of strawberries in a field with protective netting and monitoring traps
10. What Food Safety Experts Really Say About Eating These Larvae
Food safety experts generally agree
that the presence of SWD larvae in fruit does not pose a significant health risk. These larvae are not associated with any known human pathogens and
