Insect on raspberries - Ask Extension
Would you please identify this pest and advise how to control it. Last year our berries were bitter and we were told that the problem was probably bec...
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Insect on raspberries #658816
Asked July 01, 2020, 8:23 PM EDT
Would you please identify this pest and advise how to control it. Last year our berries were bitter and we were told that the problem was probably because insects had laid eggs in the fruit. We were unable to see or take pictures of the pests at that time. Could this be the pest? What can we do to eliminate it and avoid the problem in the future?
Clackamas County Oregon
Expert Response
Based on your description we think they might be sap beetles.
Use the following information to confirm or rule out the presence of sap beetles. If sap beetles are present, use the control measures recommended in the bulletin.
