more... > Crops & Livestock > Insect & Disease Control > Fruits > Bug Biz: Blackberry (Raspberry) Crown Borer [Image: Bug Biz] Blackberries are a favorite springtime fruit in Louisiana. The blackberry (raspberry) crown borer is a serious pest of blackberry plantings and causes loss of plant vigor, loss of yield and plant destruction. Damage, life cycle, monitoring and control recommendations included. Bug Biz: Twospotted Spider Mites in Strawberries [Image: spider mites] The twospotted spider mite is one of the most persistent and damaging pest problems affecting strawberry production in Louisiana. Damage, description, life cycle, monitoring, control information and color photos included. Spanish version also included. (PDF Format Only) Louisiana Plant Pathology: Angular Leaf Spot of Strawberries [Image: Angular Leaf Spot] Angular leaf spot is a common disease of strawberries in Louisiana, particularly during periods of cool, wet weather. This publication describes the disese and how to manage it. (PDF Format Only) Louisiana Plant Pathology: Botrytis Fruit Rot (Gray Mold) of Strawberries [Image: botrytis fruit rot] Botrytis fruit rot (or gray mold) is a common and damaging disease of strawberries in Louisiana -- particularly during periods of cool to moderate temperatures, high humidity and prolonged periods of free water on the plants. This publication describes the disease and how to manage it. (PDF Format Only)  more articles... Get the Facts about Citrus Greening (or Huanglongbing) [Image: citrus greening] Citrus greening is one of the most serious citrus diseases, and a pest responsible for spreading it has now been found in Louisiana. Information on what to look for and where to look, what plants are preferred by the disease and where to report suspected disease symptoms or insect sightings is included. (PDF format only) Citrus Greening (or Huanglongbing) Identification Card [Image: citrus greening] Identification of citrus greening and the Asian citrus psyllid. Louisiana Plant Pathology: Foliar Diseases of Watermelon [Image: diseases of watermelon] Proper identification is the key to successful disease management. This fact sheet is intended to aid in distinguishing among three common foliar diseases of watermelon. (PDF Format Only)