Pest management
Strawberry Pests
Pest names frequently listed for Strawberry varieties in open plant databases. Use as a scouting checklist — pressure varies by region.
Pests mentioned for this crop
- Aphids 30 mentions
- Spider Mites 16 mentions
- Birds 12 mentions
- Scale Insects 10 mentions
- Blueberry Maggot 9 mentions
- Spotted Wing Drosophila 7 mentions
- Raspberry Cane Borer 6 mentions
- Japanese Beetles 5 mentions
- Cane Borers 5 mentions
- Japanese Beetle 3 mentions
- Slugs 3 mentions
- Raspberry Crown Borer 2 mentions
- Occasional Aphids 2 mentions
- Few Pest Issues 2 mentions
- Birds (Main Concern 1 mentions
- Aphids Occasionally 1 mentions
- Birds During Harvest 1 mentions
- Raspberry Fruitworm 1 mentions
- Spider Mites (Less Bird Damage Than Red Varieties 1 mentions
- Flea Beetles 1 mentions
- Pepper Weevil 1 mentions
- Spider Mites (Rarely Problematic 1 mentions
- Thrips 1 mentions
- Birds (Primary Concern 1 mentions
- Tent Caterpillars 1 mentions
- Very Few Pest Issues 1 mentions
- Occasionally Aphids 1 mentions
- Minimal Pest Pressure 1 mentions
- Occasional Spider Mites 1 mentions
- Birds In Areas With High Populations 1 mentions
- Strawberry Crown Moth 1 mentions
Related resistance notes from varieties
- Good resistance to root rot and many common raspberry diseases
- Good resistance to mummy berry and moderate resistance to powdery mildew
- Excellent resistance to orange rust and crown gall
- Excellent natural disease resistance, very few pest problems
- Good resistance to anthracnose and powdery mildew
- Good resistance to mummy berry and stem canker
- Excellent resistance to anthracnose, good resistance to orange rust
- Good resistance to blueberry diseases, very cold hardy
FAQ: pests on Strawberry
What pests affect Strawberry?
Cultivar notes commonly mention Aphids, Spider Mites, Birds, Scale Insects, Blueberry Maggot, Spotted Wing Drosophila, Raspberry Cane Borer, Japanese Beetles, Cane Borers, Japanese Beetle, Slugs, Raspberry Crown Borer. Pressure varies by climate and season — confirm with local extension.
Lists are aggregated from cultivar notes, not a diagnostic service. Confirm identification locally before treating.