How to Differentiate between Causes of Strawberry Plant Damage: Chilli Thrips, Spider Mites, Foliar Nematodes, or Phytotoxicity from Herbicides?
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How to Differentiate between Causes of Strawberry Plant Damage: Chilli Thrips, Spider Mites, Foliar Nematodes, or Phytotoxicity from Herbicides? ENY2121/IN1445, 5/2025

Gulf Coast REC
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in1445-2025
Published 2025-06-06
Lovely Adhikary
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Sriyanka Lahiri
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Nathan Boyd
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Johan Desaeger
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strawberries
Scirtothrips dorsalis
Tetranychidae
plant parasitic nematodes
signs and symptoms (plants)
phytotoxicity

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Adhikary, Lovely, Sriyanka Lahiri, Nathan Boyd, and Johan Desaeger. 2025. “How to Differentiate Between Causes of Strawberry Plant Damage: Chilli Thrips, Spider Mites, Foliar Nematodes, or Phytotoxicity from Herbicides? ENY2121 IN1445, 5 2025”. EDIS 2025 (3). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in1445-2025.
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This publication aims to provide information on how to differentiate damage caused by chilli thrips, spider mites, foliar nematodes, and phytotoxicity due to herbicide application on strawberry plants. The symptomology of these pests and the effects of phytotoxicity from herbicides can look similar, especially when microscopic pests are involved. Correctly identifying the cause behind each damage symptom is essential. The intended audience of this article is strawberry growers, crop scouts, Extension agents, and industry personnel working on improved production and management of strawberries.

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